Essential skills to ensure you’re work-ready
Functional Skills: Maths
Is it for me?
Essential Information
Location(s)
Start Date
Entry Requirements
Course Length
Qualifications Achievable
- Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics at Entry Level, Level 1 and Level 2.
Awarding Body
Overview
What would I do on the course?
By studying Functional Skills, you will be able to demonstrate your confidence in using mathematics and demonstrate a sound grasp of mathematical knowledge and skills and apply this to solve straightforward mathematical problems.
Functional Skills in Maths cover three main areas:
- Using numbers and the number system
- Using common measures, shape and space
- Handling data and information
Exams
Entry Level Exams
There is one exam set which is paper-based, set by City & Guilds and marked internally by HTP.
- Section 1 (non-calculator) worth 25% of the total marks, duration 25 minutes
- Section 2 (calculator) worth 75% of the total marks, duration 65 minutes
Level 1 and Level 2 Exams
There is one exam set and marked externally by City & Guilds
- Section 1 (non-calculator) worth 25% of the total marks, duration 25 minutes
- Section 2 (calculator) worth 75% of the total marks, duration 1 hour 20 minutes
Where does the training take place?
For apprentices, Functional Skills are delivered one-to-one in the workplace with additional taught support sessions available at one of HTP’s campuses.
For Study Programme learners, Functional Skills are classroom-based as part of the timetable.
How do I get started?
Functional Skills are only currently available if you are currently undertaking an Apprenticeship, Full-time Study programme or Traineeship.
What support will I get?
At HTP Apprenticeship College we will do everything we can to support you and to improve your life chances. In addition to providing support for your programme and qualifications, we want learners to feel that they are in a caring, positive, safe and stimulating environment that promotes social, physical and moral development.
What advice and guidance can I expect to receive?
From the time you contact us, during training, and after you complete your programme, our experienced staff are on hand to provide you with the help and advice you need to achieve your career aspirations. More information about the Careers Programme we offer can be found on our Support Page or contact one of our Recruitment and Careers Advisors using our Contact Form or by calling 01983 533926.
