Free Functional Skills Maths Level 1 in Bodmin. Evening classes run at Cornwall Adult Education at Bodmin Adult Learning Centre, so you can fit study around work or other commitments. This level 1 functional skills maths course runs for 18 weeks part-time. It covers everyday maths skills: working with numbers, fractions, percentages, measurements, and data. Functional Skills Maths Level 1 is a stepping stone toward Level 2, which is the recognised GCSE maths alternative accepted by many employers and colleges. You'll sit an assessment at the end.
Who this course is for
This course is for learners wishing to improve their English skills and gain a qualification in a supportive adult environment
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages in practical contexts.
You'll use measurements and make calculations involving length, weight, capacity, and time.
You'll read and interpret charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll solve problems involving money and financial information.
You'll use basic geometry, including area and perimeter.
You'll apply maths to real-life situations at work and at home.
How you will learn
Classes are classroom based and run in the evening. You'll learn through tutor-led sessions, group activities, and practice exercises. Assessment is by a written external exam set by City and Guilds. You'll need to pass both a non-calculator and a calculator section to achieve the qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Cornwall Adult Education at Bodmin Adult Learning Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: many employers ask for a maths qualification at this level
Warehouse operative: stock and inventory work requires number confidence
Care assistant: numeracy is checked during care sector recruitment
Catering assistant: portion control and ordering involve basic maths
Receptionist: handling bookings and payments needs solid number skills
Construction labourer: measurement and materials calculations are part of the role
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics Level 2: the natural next step. Level 2 is the recognised GCSE maths alternative that employers and colleges most commonly ask for. Completing this free functional skills maths course at Level 1 puts you in a strong position to progress.
GCSE Mathematics: available at many adult education centres if you want the traditional qualification route.
Vocational Level 2 qualifications in areas such as business, health and social care, or construction often require Level 2 maths alongside them.
