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Functional Skills: Maths

Location Chesterfield College
Start date 01 Sep 2025 Multiple start dates
Type Funded
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The fast-track course offers all levels of Functional Skills Maths from Entry 1 to Level 2. You can enrol on this course to start in September 2025 and January 2026. We will enter you for your exam when you are ready. Learning plans are designed for each individual student, bespoke to your maths needs. Classes will be small with up to 15 to ensure plenty of tutor support for each student to achieve their goals. Classes are held weekly with 2 hours on site.

New for 2025/26; We are also offering an ONLINE only option, for two hours online 5.30 pm – 7.30 pm. You would only need to attend college for your exams. A great option for busy parents and those adults who would find accessing college at twilight difficult. Days to be determined.

Course Structure

Maths is one exam session, divided into two parts: non-calculator and calculator. Entry Level exams are taken on paper and Level 1 and 2 can be taken on paper or online. The course prepares you with all of the relevant skills required to be successful in the taking of the exam.

Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this course but you will be required to sit a short assessment and interview before you enrol to assess your level. You will then be enrolled on to that level. 18+ accepeted.

Assessment methods

Maths is a 2 part exam, each is timed differently depending on the level of qualification.

Fees and funding

Please contact the college for funding information.

Progression

This course could lead to entry onto an apprenticeship, GCSE maths or English course, or an Access to HE course.

Attendance

Daytime

Available start dates

01 September 2025
19 January 2026

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