Free Functional Skills Maths Level 1 in Newcastle. Classes run at E.Quality Training Newcastle Training Centre. You'll study full-time during the day, covering practical maths skills used in everyday life and work. Topics include arithmetic, measurement, data handling, and simple algebra. The course runs for 38 weeks. When employers ask for GCSE Maths or equivalent, a Level 1 Functional Skills Maths qualification is a recognised step toward that standard. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you.
Who this course is for
The Functional Skills Level 1 Maths course equips learners with the essential mathematical skills needed for everyday life and work. This course focuses on practical problem-solving and helps students gain confidence in areas like arithmetic, measurement, data handling, and simple algebra. It is ideal for learners who wish to improve their ability to use mathematics in real-world contexts, whether in the workplace or in further education.
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for the Functional Skills Level 1 Maths course. However, it is recommended that learners have a basic understanding of numeracy and can carry out simple arithmetic operations. This course is suitable for those who have not yet achieved a GCSE in Mathematics or wish to refresh their existing skills.
What you will learn
You'll apply arithmetic skills to solve everyday problems
You'll work with measurements, including length, weight, and volume
You'll interpret and use data presented in tables, charts, and graphs
You'll use simple algebra to find unknown values
You'll solve practical maths problems set in real-world contexts
You'll develop skills to use maths confidently in work and further study
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at E.Quality Training Newcastle Training Centre, with full-time daytime sessions across 38 weeks. Assessment is through externally set and marked tests covering the skills taught on the course. Your progress will be tracked throughout, and you'll sit the assessment when you're ready.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. E.Quality Training Newcastle Training Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: many roles ask for maths and English at this level
Retail sales assistant: handles cash, stock counts, and basic data
Warehouse operative: uses measurement and numeracy daily
Care assistant: paperwork and recording require solid maths skills
Hospitality worker: portion control, billing, and stock all use maths
Administrator: data entry and spreadsheet work need this foundation
What you could study next
Functional Skills Maths Level 2: the GCSE Maths equivalent, recognised by employers and colleges as a standard entry requirement. A natural next step after Level 1.
Level 2 vocational qualifications in areas such as business administration, health and social care, or childcare: many of these courses require or recommend Functional Skills Maths Level 2 alongside them.
