Free Functional Skills Maths Level 1 in Stirling. Classes run at Triage Stirling. Daytime sessions run part-time over 11 days, so you can fit study around other commitments. The course covers the maths skills you need for everyday life and work, from working with numbers and measurements to solving practical problems. A Level 1 Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics sits one step below the GCSE maths equivalent. You'll have an initial assessment to make sure this is the right level for you. No formal entry requirements.
Who this course is for
Residents of Sunderland
Entry requirements
Nor formal entry requirements
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages in practical contexts.
You'll read and interpret charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll use measurements, including length, weight, capacity, and time.
You'll solve problems involving money and everyday calculations.
You'll check your working and explain your methods clearly.
You'll apply maths to realistic situations you might meet at work or in daily life.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Triage Stirling, working through practical tasks and exercises with a tutor. Assessment is by two externally marked tests: one covering number and the measure, shape, and space sections, and one covering handling data. Both tests are set and marked by NCFE. Your tutor will prepare you for these throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Triage Stirling will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: handling cash, stock counts, and pricing
Warehouse operative: measuring, weighing, and recording goods
Care assistant: calculating medication doses and recording data
Administrator: working with figures, invoices, and spreadsheets
Catering assistant: measuring ingredients and managing orders
Construction labourer: reading measurements and quantities on site
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics Level 2: the recognised GCSE maths equivalent, required by many employers and colleges. The natural next step after Level 1.
Level 2 vocational qualifications in your chosen sector: many courses, including health and social care, business administration, and construction, require Level 2 maths as part of their entry requirements.
