Free Functional Skills Maths Level 1 classes in Redcar. Classes run at Triage Redcar, with daytime sessions that fit around other commitments. You'll start with an initial assessment to confirm Level 1 is the right starting point, and the centre will use it to plan your learning. The course covers everyday maths skills used in work and further study, from handling numbers and measurements to solving practical problems. Classes run part-time over around 15 days.
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 work with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages in practical contexts.
You'll interpret and use common measurements, including length, weight, capacity, and time.
You'll read and understand simple charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll solve straightforward problems involving money and everyday calculations.
You'll check your own work and identify errors in calculations.
You'll apply maths skills to realistic workplace and everyday situations.
How you will learn
You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Triage Redcar. Learning is hands-on and task-focused, working through practical maths problems relevant to everyday life and work. Assessment is by a written external test set by NCFE. You'll need to pass this test to earn the qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Triage Redcar will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: many employers ask for maths and English at Level 1 or above.
Retail assistant: stock, pricing, and till work all draw on Level 1 maths.
Warehouse operative: measuring, counting, and checking require solid number skills.
Catering assistant: portion sizes, temperatures, and ordering involve everyday maths.
Classroom teaching assistant: supporting pupils with numeracy starts here.
Administrator: data entry, invoicing, and scheduling all use practical maths.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics Level 2: the next step up, and the recognised equivalent to a GCSE maths pass. Many employers and colleges ask for Level 2 maths as a minimum.
Functional Skills Qualification in English Level 1 or Level 2: pairing maths with an english qualification strengthens your options for work and further study.
Vocational qualifications at Level 2: once you have Level 1 maths, you'll meet the entry requirements for a wider range of Level 2 courses in health and social care, business, and trades.
