Free Functional Skills Maths Level 1 in Hartlepool. Classes run at Triage Hartlepool. Daytime sessions run part-time over around 15 days, making it manageable alongside caring responsibilities or other commitments. You'll build the maths skills that employers and colleges ask for. Level 1 is the stepping stone between Entry Level 3 and Level 2, which is the GCSE maths equivalent. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you, and the centre will use it to plan your learning.
Who this course is for
Functional Skills qualifications are intended to support learners as they seek to improve their literacy, numeracy and ICT skills. Achieving these qualifications should increase candidates’ confidence and motivation, and the skills they gain will be valuable in the workplace or in any further learning.
What you will learn
You'll use whole numbers, fractions, decimals and percentages in everyday situations.
You'll read and interpret charts, tables and graphs.
You'll solve practical problems involving money, time and measurement.
You'll check your own calculations and identify errors.
You'll apply maths to real tasks such as budgeting, reading timetables, and working with data.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Triage Hartlepool, with a tutor guiding sessions at a part-time pace. Assessment is by a written external exam set by NCFE. You'll need to pass the exam to earn the qualification. Your tutor will prepare you throughout the course so you know what to expect.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Triage Hartlepool will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: many employers ask for Level 1 or Level 2 maths
Warehouse operative: stock counting and picking require basic numeracy
Care assistant: medication and record-keeping involve everyday maths
Retail assistant: handling cash and calculating change
Administrator: working with figures, invoices, and spreadsheets
Teaching assistant: supporting learners with numeracy tasks
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics Level 2: the GCSE maths equivalent, recognised by employers and colleges as proof of solid numeracy. Many job roles and further education courses ask for Level 2.
Level 2 vocational qualifications in your chosen sector: once you have Level 1 or Level 2 maths, you can apply for a wider range of funded vocational courses in areas such as business, health and social care, or construction.
