Free Functional Skills Maths Level 1 in Stoke-on-Trent. Classes run at E.Quality Training Hanley Training Centre, with full-time daytime sessions running across 38 weeks. The course covers arithmetic, measurement, data handling, and problem-solving in everyday and work contexts. If you're looking for a GCSE maths alternative or want to strengthen your maths before moving into further study or employment, this level 1 functional skills english course sits alongside a broader maths and english offer at the centre.
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 everyday calculations, including money and time.
You'll work with measurements and understand units used in practical settings.
You'll interpret and use data presented in tables, charts, and graphs.
You'll solve problems using simple algebra and number patterns.
You'll use maths in real-world contexts, including workplace scenarios.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at E.Quality Training Hanley Training Centre, attending full-time during the day. Learning is practical and problem-based, applying maths to real situations. Assessment is through a written exam set and marked by NCFE. Your progress will be reviewed throughout the course to make sure you're ready before you sit the assessment.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. E.Quality Training Hanley Training Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: handles transactions and data daily
Warehouse operative: uses measurement and stock counting
Care assistant: records and reports numerical information
Retail assistant: manages pricing, change, and stock
Catering assistant: follows recipes using weights and measures
Administrator: works with figures, spreadsheets, and data
What you could study next
Functional Skills Maths Level 2: the recognised GCSE maths equivalent, accepted by employers and colleges as proof of numeracy at GCSE standard.
GCSE Mathematics: a graded qualification if you want a formal grade for college or university entry.
Vocational qualifications at Level 2: many courses in health and social care, business administration, and childcare require Level 1 maths as a foundation.
