Functional Skills Maths – Level 1 & 2
Course code
ADFSMAT1DY
ADFSMAT2DY
ADFSMAT1EV
ADFSMAT2EV
At application, select ‘Functional Skills – Mathematics Level 1 & 2’ and an adviser will contact you to discuss your options.
Why study this course?
LEVEL 1
Many adults looking to progress, academically or professionally, are now required to have a Level 2
Maths skills are an essential part of everyday life, whether you want to help your child with homework, be better at managing your money or progress, academically or professionally.
This course offers maths at Level 1 and is designed as a starting point for learners who are not yet ready to complete the Level 2 qualification. The content supports the Level 2 curriculum and successful completion enables progression onto the level 2 course. It is possibly to do both qualifications in one year as there are multiple examination points.
Functional Skills qualifications are widely recognised by employers and institutions as a suitable alternative to GCSE. Many employers were involved in designing the reformed Functional Skills specification in order to address gaps in skills and knowledge needed for the workplace.
Please make sure that Functional Skills is appropriate for your chosen progression route before enrolling.
Why study this course?
LEVEL 2
Maths skills are an essential part of everyday life, whether you want to help your child with homework, be better at managing your money or progress, academically or professionally.
This course offers maths at Level 2 which is recognised as equivalent to Grade 4 (C) at GCSE, therefore meeting the minimum required standard for employability.
Functional Skills qualifications are widely recognised by employers and institutions as a suitable alternative to GCSE. Many employers were involved in designing the reformed Functional Skills specification in order to address gaps in skills and knowledge needed for the workplace.
Please make sure that Functional Skills is appropriate for your chosen progression route before enrolling.
Course content
LEVEL 1
The course will take place over 14 weeks and will cover all the content required to tackle the Pearson (Edexcel) Functional Skills level 1 assessment.
The course will be taught during the day or during the evening via one session per week. This will take place at the Whittingham Road campus.
Regular assessments will take place to help you track your progress.
The course will be assessed via examination at two points in the year. January 2024 and June 2024. The assessment comprises of two papers – Section A is a non-calculator assessment; and Section B is a calculator-based assessment.
There may be an opportunity for examinations to be taken earlier in the course, which will be determined on an individual basis depending on on-going assessment.
Examinations will take place at our Whittingham Road campus.
It is assumed that students will need to carry out a minimum of 2 hours independent study each week.
Course content
LEVEL 2
The course will take place over 14 weeks and will cover all the content required to tackle the Pearson (Edexcel) Functional Skills level 2 assessment.
The course will be taught during the day or during the evening via one session per week. This will take place at the Whittingham Road campus.
Regular assessments will take place to help you track your progress.
The course will be assessed via examination at two points in the year. January 2024 and June 2024. The assessment comprises of two papers – Section A is a non-calculator assessment; and Section B is a calculator-based assessment.
There may be an opportunity for examinations to be taken earlier in the course, which will be determined on an individual basis depending on on-going assessment.
Examinations will take place at our Whittingham Road campus.
It is assumed that students will need to carry out a minimum of 2 hours independent study each week.
Entry requirements
LEVEL 1
There are no formal entry requirements.
Suitability for this course will be assessed via an initial skills assessment. All students take an online initial assessment. The assessment will identify strengths and areas needing support. Then you will be invited in to take a diagnostic that will test your knowledge. If the outcome doesn’t qualify you for level 2, we can offer the level 1 programme that will upskill you to be ready for level 2.
The diagnostic test is taken prior to the start of the course and takes about 1 hour.
Entry requirements
LEVEL 2
There are no formal entry requirements. This course offers progression for learners who have previously completed Functional Skills maths at Level 1 but this is not compulsory.
Suitability for this course will be assessed via an initial skills assessment.
All students take an online diagnostic assessment. The diagnostic will identify strengths and areas needing support.
Dependent on this assessment it may be that decided the Level 2 course is not suitable, in which case an alternative course will be offered where possible.
The diagnostic test is taken prior to the start of the course and takes about 1 hour.
Materials
You will need to bring a pen, pencil and paper to each lesson.
All other equipment will be provided but you may wish to purchase:
– protractor
– pair of compasses
– 30cm ruler
– Scientific calculator
Day, time and duration
Level 1 Daytime: Friday 11:10 – 13:40
Level 1 Evening: Mon & Thurs 18:00-20:30
Level 2 Daytime: Friday 11:10 – 13:40
Level 2 Evening: Mon & Thurs 18:00-20:30
Start date
w/c 18th September 2023
Fees
This course is free for students who do not currently hold a Grade 4(C) in GCSE Maths or equivalent.
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