Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills Maths in Sheffield. Classes run at Landmarks Specialist College, full-time during the day. This free functional skills maths course combines online study with time at the centre, so you can learn in a way that suits you. There are no entry requirements and no formal age restrictions. The course runs over one year. You'll build the maths skills used in everyday life and work. City and Guilds awards the Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 1) on completion.
Who this course is for
These qualifications are for learners of all ages. They are suitable for adults and young people across a wide range of settings. Note these qualifications are only available to centres and learners in England.
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements for these qualifications and no formal age restrictions.
What you will learn
You'll recognise and use whole numbers in everyday situations.
You'll add, subtract, multiply, and divide using simple numbers.
You'll handle money, including giving and receiving change.
You'll read and use basic measurements such as length, weight, and time.
You'll interpret simple charts, tables, and diagrams.
You'll solve straightforward number problems in real contexts.
How you will learn
You'll learn through a blend of online activities and face-to-face sessions at Landmarks Specialist College. Online tasks let you study at your own pace between sessions. In-centre time gives you hands-on practice and direct support. Assessment is through a set task and an on-screen or paper-based test, as specified by City and Guilds for this qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Landmarks Specialist College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Warehouse operative: many roles ask for basic number skills
Retail assistant: handling cash and stock counts
Care assistant: recording measurements and daily notes
Kitchen assistant: weighing ingredients and following quantities
Cleaner or caretaker: reading instructions and schedules
Delivery driver's assistant: checking quantities and paperwork
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 2): the next step up, building on what you've learned here.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 3): moves you closer to Level 1 and everyday workplace maths.
Functional Skills Maths Level 1: a significant step toward the Level 2 qualification that employers and colleges recognise as a GCSE maths equivalent.
