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Practical Number Skills for Life, Work & Education

You can Gain Confidence With Numbers – One Step at a Time, whether you are starting from scratch or working toward a nationally recognised qualification, our Functional Skills in Maths courses at Lancashire College of Further Education (LCFE) will help you build confidence, boost employability, and develop real-world numeracy skills you can use every day.

What Are Functional Skills in Maths?

Functional Skills Maths qualifications are designed to teach you how to apply core numeracy skills to everyday life. These practical, government-approved qualifications focus on the maths you need for:

Budgeting, bills, and money management
Shopping and measurements in daily life
Workplace tasks and problem-solving
Progression to apprenticeships, college, or university

Who Should Take This Course?

Adults looking to refresh or gain essential numeracy skills
School leavers who didn’t achieve GCSE Maths
Apprentices meeting maths entry requirements
Jobseekers or professionals aiming for career progression
Anyone who has struggled with maths and wants to succeed

Course Overviews

We offer Maths Functional Skills courses at all levels, from Entry Level 1, 2, and 3 through to full Level 1 (Intermediate) and Level 2 (Advanced).

Entry Level 1, 2 & 3:
Designed for those with little or no prior maths knowledge
Covers simple skills like counting, basic sums, understanding time, money, and measuring
Highly supportive, low-pressure learning environment
Level 1 (Intermediate):
Builds on basic knowledge with practical maths for everyday and work scenarios
Topics include percentages, ratios, formulas, and problem solving
Level 2 (Advanced):
Equivalent to GCSE Grade 4/C
Recognised by employers, colleges, and apprenticeship providers
Includes data handling, complex calculations, and real-world maths applications

What You Will Learn?

Across all levels, you’ll gain valuable, real-world Maths skills:

Numbers & Calculations: Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, decimals, fractions, and percentages
Measure, Shape & Space: Learn how to work with time, money, weight, volume, area, and temperature
Handling Data: Read charts and graphs, interpret statistics, and make decisions using data
Problem Solving: Apply maths to real-life tasks and workplace situations with confidence

Study Options:

Online Learning – learn from home at your own pace
In-Person Classes – small groups and friendly environments
1-to-1 Support – personal tutor guidance
Fast-Track Options – for learners ready to progress quickly

Why Choose LCFE?

High success rate and learner satisfaction
Qualified, supportive tutors who understand your needs
Nationally recognised certificates (awarded by Pearson, or NCFE)
Simple enrolment process and friendly, ongoing support
To suit your schedule, we offer both in-person and hybrid options
Career Progression: Gain skills that enhance employability and further study
Free initial assessment to find your starting level

Enrol Today: Ready to Start? Whether you are building your confidence with numbers or working toward a GCSE-equivalent maths qualification, we are here to help you every Step of the way. Your journey to confidence, qualifications, and new opportunities starts here.

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Who is it for the Functional Skills in Maths Entry Level 1?
You will learn to:
• Recognise and write numbers up to 20
• Add and subtract small numbers
• Understand simple shapes and sizes
• Use basic time (hours, days) and money (coins, prices)
• Solve simple, everyday maths problems (e.g. shopping or measuring)
Who is it for the Functional Skills in Maths Entry Level 2?
Learners who can do simple maths and want to build more confidence.

You will learn to:
• Count, read, write and compare numbers up to 100
• Add and subtract using larger numbers
• Understand halves and quarters (basic fractions)
• Work with simple measurements (length, weight, capacity)
• Use coins, notes, and time to solve practical problems
Who is it for the Functional Skills in Maths Entry Level 3?
Learners who have basic maths skills and want to prepare for more advanced study or work.
You will learn to:
• Multiply and divide whole numbers
• Use simple fractions, decimals, and percentages
• Measure accurately using standard units
• Interpret simple charts, tables, and graphs
• Solve problems involving money, time, and distance
Who is it for the Functional Skills in Maths Level 1 (Intermediate)?
Learners who want to improve their maths for work or everyday use — roughly equivalent to GCSE grade D–E (3).
You will learn to:
• Work confidently with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages
• Understand ratios and proportions
• Calculate area, perimeter, and volume
• Read and interpret data in charts, graphs, and tables
• Apply maths to solve real-world problems (budgeting, shopping, measurements)
Who is it for the Functional Skills in Maths Level 2 (Advanced)
Learners aiming for higher education, apprenticeships, or professional employment — equivalent to GCSE grade 4–5 (C).
You will learn to:
• Use advanced calculations with fractions, ratios, and percentages
• Work with formulae and algebra in practical contexts
• Solve multi-step problems involving measurements and geometry
• Analyse and present data using charts and graphs
• Apply maths to complex real-life scenarios, such as business, planning, or finance
How will you be assessed?
Functional Skills Maths assessments usually include:
1. Non-calculator section – to test your mental maths skills
2. Calculator section – to solve real-life problems using a calculator
You will be tested on three main areas:
• Number (basic calculations, fractions, decimals, percentages)
• Measure, Shape, and Space (length, area, volume, time, money)
• Handling Data (charts, graphs, statistics, averages)

Do you still have any problems, or can't you find what you are looking for?

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