Functional Skills Maths Level 1 is an essential qualification for work, higher education and day-to-day life. Our Functional Skills Maths Level 1 online course will help you improve your maths at your own pace.
Before you apply, please take a look at the course info to ensure the course is suitable for you.
Functional Skills Maths Level 1 is equivalent to GCSE grades 1–3 (D–G). This maths qualification is ideal if you need to improve your maths skills before starting Functional Skills Maths Level 2.
Functional Skills Maths Level 2 is equivalent to a GCSE pass grade (Level 4 / grade C or above).
Do you want to apply for a job, start a higher education course or an apprenticeship but your maths qualifications are holding you back? This is the course for you.
You’ll find this course much easier than GCSE Maths if you prefer learning with practical, real-life examples.
Please note: you’ll need to sit your Functional Skills Maths Level 1 exam under exam conditions. For remote invigilation we use video conferencing software (Zoom or Microsoft Teams).
Do you require this qualification to progress with your education or career? Please check with your prospective education institution or employer and ensure they’ll accept an Open Awards Functional Skills Maths Level 1 qualification.
Pass your Functional Skills Maths Level 1 course with the following three steps:
We’ll assess your maths level with a short online maths test. One of our maths tutors will explain your results over the phone. We’ll create a maths course to fit your current skill level and show you how to use our online learning.
You’ll start your online learning with the support of our friendly, helpful maths tutors. You’ll be able access and progress with your learning 24/7 on desktop, laptop, tablet and mobile phone. Subject specific tests will help you track your progress.
When you’ve progressed well with your learning, you’ll sit an diagnostic and a mock Level 1 Maths test to see if you’re ready for the final test. If you pass the mock test we’ll book your Functional Skills Maths Level 1 test.
There are no entry requirements to enrol on this course. You just need to pass our Initial Assessment. Instructions on how to take this will be given at purchase.
Get started straight away. Purchase a course today and you could start learning the very same day.
Your tutor will be contactable via email if you have any issues. Depending on your support package, you can also contact your tutor via telephone or arrange a one-to-one web tutorial.
While the majority of universities and employers accept Functional Skills, we recommend that you check with them first before purchasing.
The exam board recommends 55 hours of learning for this course. You can take as little or as much time as you need.
It usually takes been 7 and 10 working days to get your results. It may take up to 6 weeks to receive your certificate through the post.
You will be provided with login details after you purchase. All progress tracking can be accessed directly via our dedicated learning platform.
Yes. There is one exam for this course which will need to be sat at an approved exam centre or remotely with invigilation using video chat software such as Zoom, Skype or WhatsApp. Your exam fees are not included in the price of the course.
Our refund policy is valid for a period of 7 days from the date of purchase.