Maths Functional Skills Course

Maths Functional Skills Course

Build the confidence and skills to master everyday maths. Earn a nationally recognised qualification that employers in Lincolnshire value.

Guidance to help you choose the right level for you (Level 1 or 2). Improve your confidence with numbers, measurements, and data. Boost your CV and open doors to new job opportunities in Lincolnshire. Learn practical maths you can apply to real-world situations.

This course builds your skills from the ground up, focusing on the practical application of maths in real-life scenarios. You will work towards either a Level 1 (equivalent to GCSE grade D-G or 3-1) or Level 2 (equivalent to GCSE grade A*-C or 9-4) qualification.

Qualification earned: Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics at Level 1 or Level 2

Key Topics Covered:

Using Numbers and the Number System: Master the fundamentals, including fractions, decimals, and percentages, and apply them to solve practical problems.

Measures, Shape, and Space: Learn to work with measurements, including money, time, temperature, and distance. Understand area, perimeter, and volume.

Handling Information and Data: Develop your ability to read and interpret information from tables, charts, and graphs to make informed decisions.

Solving Mathematical Problems: Build problem-solving skills by applying your knowledge to multi-step tasks relevant to both work and home life.

Course Schedule: Minimum of 3 x 2.5-hour sessions per week. Length of course: 12 weeks.

A Functional Skills Maths qualification is a gateway to better career prospects across Lincolnshire. It is a key requirement for many local jobs, apprenticeships, and further training opportunities.

Unlock New Job Opportunities: Many roles in Lincolnshire's key sectors, including manufacturing, healthcare, and logistics, require a Level 2 maths qualification. Access Further Education: A Level 2 qualification is often required for entry into local colleges or higher-level apprenticeships with businesses in the region. Boost Your Confidence: Develop the essential numeracy skills needed for everyday life, including managing finances.

Our goal is to help you succeed. Our accredited support model, delivered in partnership with Lincolnshire County Council, provides every learner with a personalised roadmap from enrolment to achieving their qualification.

A dedicated Success Coach, your guide from enrolment right through to completion. Face-to-face sessions delivered by experienced and supportive maths tutors in Lincolnshire. Help with your CV and career planning so that you can impress employers in the local job market. Personal guidance from our expert team.

This government-funded course helps you gain an essential qualification without the financial worry. Through our partnership with Lincolnshire County Council, the course is free for eligible learners.

To join this course, you generally need to: Be aged 19 or over. Live in Lincolnshire. Not already hold a GCSE in Maths at grade C (or 4) or above. Have the right to work in the UK.