IIFAL Functional Skills Maths – Entry Level 1

The IIFAL Functional Skills Mathematics – Entry Level 1 course is a structured online learning programme designed to develop essential numeracy skills for everyday life, work, and further study. It is suitable for adult learners and beginners who want to build confidence in using mathematics in practical, real-world situations.

This programme is delivered through flexible, self-paced online learning and includes interactive lessons, activities, quizzes, and assessments. Learners will develop skills in number recognition, counting, addition, subtraction, money, time, measures, shapes, position, direction, and interpreting simple data.

The course is IIFAL-accredited, focusing on skills development and learner progression. For learners in the United Kingdom, this programme provides structured preparation for Functional Skills Mathematics assessments delivered by recognised awarding organisations such as NCFE, Pearson Edexcel, and AQA, which must be taken through approved examination centres.

For learners in Africa and the Caribbean, this course forms part of the IIFAL accredited training pathway, supporting skills development, employability, and educational progression.

What You Will Learn

Read, write, order, and compare numbers up to 20
Count and sequence numbers confidently
Add and subtract numbers up to 20
Recognise and use money in everyday situations
Tell the time using analogue and digital clocks
Understand days, months, and seasons
Compare size, length, height, weight, and capacity
Recognise common 2D and 3D shapes
Use everyday positional language and direction
Read simple charts, tables, and lists

Course Features

12 structured learning modules
Interactive activities and quizzes
Real-life practical maths applications
Section A Non-Calculator Assessment
Section B Calculator Assessment
Flexible online learning via Tutor LMS
Self-paced study designed for adult learners

Course Duration

Approximately 20 hours of guided learning

Assessment

Section A – Non-Calculator
20 minutes | 6 marks

Section B – Calculator
60 minutes | 18 marks

Total Assessment Time: 80 minutes
Recommended Pass Mark: 75% (18 out of 24 marks)

Certification

Upon successful completion, learners will receive an IIFAL Accredited Certificate in Functional Skills Mathematics – Entry Level 1, recognising achievement in essential mathematical skills.