Free Functional Skills Maths Level 1 in Ilkeston. Classes run at Cotmanhay & Ilkeston Ace Centre. Daytime sessions are part-time, so you can fit study around family, work, or other commitments. This level 1 functional skills maths course covers everyday maths skills: working with numbers, fractions, percentages, and basic data. The course runs for around 60 hours in total. It sits one step below the gcse maths alternative level, making it a solid foundation before moving up. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Functional Skills Maths Level 1 is the right starting point for you.
Who this course is for
Details not currently avalible
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
You'll calculate with fractions, decimals, and percentages in everyday contexts.
You'll use ratios and simple formulas to solve practical problems.
You'll read and interpret charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll measure and work with common units of length, weight, capacity, and time.
You'll handle money calculations, including budgeting and giving change.
You'll identify and describe basic shapes and use simple geometry in real situations.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Cotmanhay & Ilkeston Ace Centre. Assessment is by a written exam set and marked by City and Guilds. The exam tests your ability to apply maths skills to real-life tasks and problems. Your tutor will prepare you for the exam throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Cotmanhay & Ilkeston Ace Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Warehouse operative: many roles require Level 1 or Level 2 maths
Retail assistant: stock counting, cash handling, and pricing tasks
Care assistant: medication calculations and record-keeping often need this level
Catering assistant: measuring, portioning, and basic costing
Delivery driver: route planning and basic numeracy checks
Construction labourer: site measurements and materials calculations
What you could study next
Functional Skills Maths Level 2: the recognised gcse maths alternative, accepted by employers and colleges as equivalent to a GCSE grade 4. This is the natural next step after Level 1.
GCSE Mathematics: available at some centres if you want the GCSE qualification itself after completing Level 2.
Vocational qualifications at Level 2: many trade and care courses require Level 1 or Level 2 maths as a condition of entry.
