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£130 - £355
£130 - £355
On-Demand course
1 hour
All levels
This Functional Skills Maths Entry Level 1 course will assist you in displaying a solid understanding of the foundational concepts and basic principles of mathematics appropriate to the level, as well as the ability to use mathematical reasoning to solve routine issues in everyday contexts.
Course Type: Self-Paced Online Learning
Total Qualification Time: 58 hours
Guided Learning: 55 hours
Accreditation: NCFE, Pearson Edexcel & Open Awards
Qualification: Nationally Recognised Qualification
Study Materials: High-Quality E-Learning Study Materials
Assessment: Internally graded and externally verified
Access: 1 Year Access
Certificate: Certificate upon completion of the official exam (hard copy)
Tutor Support: Paid Tutor Support
Customer Support: 24/7 live chat available
This Functional Skills Entry Level 1 Maths Course is regulated by Ofqual and accredited by Pearson Edexcel, NCFE and Open Awards making it a nationally recognised qualification that will enhance your CV, helping you stand out from the rest of the candidates. You will acquire knowledge about the number system, common measures, geometry and handling data.
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to apply your foundational mathematics knowledge in a range of practical scenarios.
This comprehensive Functional Skills Maths Entry Level 1 Course is suitable for:
Anyone looking to secure a skill-oriented job
People of all ages and academic backgrounds
Anyone who wants to progress to functional skills level 1 or 2
Anyone who wants to take GCSE maths
Anyone seeking to add a certified qualification to their university application
Anyone aspiring to accelerate their career in this sector
Anyone who wants to gain in-depth knowledge of functional skills in mathematics
Whether you are a beginner into the field of functional maths or any professional seeking to reinforce your expertise in functional skills maths, this Functional Skills Maths Entry Level 1 Course will set you up with the advanced skills to boost your career profile.
You can decide the exam date and place according to your convenience.
Awarding Body | Paper-Based Exam in Centre | Results | ||
Edexcel | Book within 15 days | Get results in 20 working days | ||
NCFE | Book within 10 working days | Get results in only 7 days | ||
Open Awards | Book within 30 working days. The dates are fixed for each month | Get results in only 16 working days |
*Offline examinations will be held at our Swindon and London centres. Please contact us for more information.
The new assessment and result dates by NCFE is-
Delivery mode: Paper-based
Assessment date to and from: 17/06/2024 – 19/07/2024
Results release: 26/07/2024
(Note that this only applies to the mentioned exam type and if you book the exam during the dates mentioned above. Also, this will not affect the schedule of the other exam types and results.)
NCFE, Pearson Edexcel and Open Awards are OFQUAL-regulated and nationally recognised; however, the only difference lies in the exam booking and result turn-around time.
You can book your remote online exam within 2 working days of enrolment for NCFE, within 7 working days for Pearson Edexcel and within 3 working days for Open Awards.
You can get your NCFE results in 7 days, your Edexcel results in 20 working days and your Open Awards results within 16 working days.
All of the awarding bodies are accepted by universities and apprenticeships. This distinction allows learners to choose the awarding body that aligns best with their educational and career goals.
This Functional Skills Entry Level 1 Maths Qualification will help you to:
Develop confidence in their application of basic mathematics concepts and abilities.
Prove their understanding by using their abilities and expertise to complete easy tasks or simple mathematical equations.
Acquire comprehensive problem-solving and underpinning skills to utilise mathematics in the course of everyday life.
Read, write, order and compare numbers up to 20
Use whole numbers to count up to 20 items, including zero
Add numbers which total up to 20, and subtract numbers from numbers up to 20
Recognise and interpret the symbols +, – and = appropriately
Recognise coins and notes and write them in numbers with the correct symbols (£ & p), where these involve numbers up to 20
Read 12-hour digital and analogue clocks in hours
Know the number of days in a week, months and seasons in a year; be able to name and sequence
Describe and make comparisons in words between measures of items including size, length, width, height, weight and capacity
Identify and recognise common 2-D and 3-D shapes, including circles, cubes, rectangles (including squares) and triangle
Use everyday positional vocabulary to describe position and direction, including left, right, in front, behind, under and above
Read numerical information from lists
Sort and classify objects using a single criterion
Read and draw simple charts and diagrams, including a tally chart, block diagram/graph
This Functional Skills Entry Level 1 Maths course will help you build a solid foundation in mathematics. Throughout the course, it will provide you with various learning materials and activities to enhance your understanding of these subjects.
Initial Assessment: To identify the current level of a student's abilities and recommend the appropriate course to enrol in upon completion.
Diagnostic Assessment: Identifies skill gaps and produces an individual learning plan
Learning Resources: Comprehensive video tutorials, practice quizzes & topic-based tests
Progress Tracker: To record your progress in the course
Free Mock Test: Access our free mock test facility for professional feedback and to prepare for the final exam.
This Functional Skills Entry Level 1 Maths qualification is available to all students of all academic backgrounds; no experience or previous qualifications are required.
The Functional Skills NCFE, Pearson Edexcel and Open Awards Qualification in Mathematics Level 1 consist of one externally assessed assessment that comprises two sections- a non-calculator section (calculator prohibited) and a calculator section (calculator permitted).
The assessments are available as paper-based and onscreen, on-demand assessments.
Section A (Non-calculator) | |||
Awarding Body | Exam Duration | Total Marks | Questions Cover |
Edexcel | 2o minutes | 6 | 25% |
NCFE / Open Awards | 2o minutes | 6 | 25% |
Section B (Calculator) | |||
Awarding Body | Exam Duration | Total Marks | Questions Cover |
Edexcel | 1 hour | 18 | 75% |
NCFE / Open Awards | 1 hour | 18 | 75% |
Pass Mark (NCFE): Learners are required to achieve an overall (from sections A and B) (57% – 62%) mark to pass the exam. Please note, the marks varies for individual exam papers so for all the exam papers the pass marks is not fixed for NCFE exam.
Pass Mark (Open Awards): Pass Marks for Entry Level 1 Maths assessments vary per assessment version and are set following standardisation and awarding activities.
Each Maths assessment is designed to enable a minimally competent learner to achieve a pass mark of 36 out of 60. However, the awarding process will determine specifically where the pass mark sits for each assessment version. Therefore, the pass mark may vary between assessments.
This Functional Skills Maths Entry Level 1 has been independently accredited by Pearson Edexcel, NCFE and Open Awards also regulated by Ofqual. The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) is responsible for regulating qualifications, assessments, and examinations in England.
Pearson Edexcel is the most prestigious awarding body, for an academic and vocational qualifications. Pearson Edexcel qualifications are regulated by Ofqual and recognised by universities and employers across the world.
NCFE is a charity and awarding organisation that provides qualifications in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. It is regulated by Ofqual in England and recognised in Wales and Northern Ireland.
Open Awards is an awarding organisation that offers a wide range of qualifications across various sectors, including education, health and social care, and business. Their qualifications are regulated by Ofqual and are designed to meet the needs of learners and employers. Open Awards also works closely with educational institutions and employers to ensure their qualifications are relevant and up-to-date.
You will be rewarded with an Ofqual Regulated Pearson Edexcel or NCFE or Open Awards Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics at Entry Level 1 (depending on what you choose as an accreditation) upon successful completion of this Functional Skills Entry Level 1 Maths Course and passing the assessments. A certified hard copy of this qualification will be posted at your given address which is accepted by employers and universities across the globe. You can flaunt this qualification in your CV which will give you a competitive advantage over others in case of securing a job.
The Level 1 course is a fundamental level of proficiency in English, Maths, and ICT that is equivalent to a GCSE grade 1 to 3 (formerly G to D grades). It is a nationally recognised qualification in the UK that provides an alternative to GCSEs for individuals who still need to pass these subjects during their secondary education.
The functional maths course is comparatively easier than the GCSE math and additionally the value of it is also more than the GCSE math course. However, you should select the course that suits your needs, as both courses provide different values at different places.
The functional skills Maths course is more flexible than the GCSE math course since you have to sit for the official exam in the GCSE courses.
A Functional skills course develops for the one who wants to learn Math, English and ICT for individual achievement in daily work place and on the other hand, GCSE focuses on theories and tests your academic ability.
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You will only realize the benefit of having an accredited certificate once you face the corporate world. As employees, job places, and more value the accredited certificate, you must own this certificate by doing the course with us.