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Free Functional Skills Maths Level 1 Course in Carlisle – Carlisle Library

CostFREE
Duration27 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start17 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Functional Skills Maths Level 1 Course in Carlisle. Classes run at Carlisle Library, part-time during the day.

The course runs over 18 weeks and fits around other commitments. You'll start with an initial assessment to confirm the right level for you. Topics include working with numbers, fractions, decimals, percentages, and basic data and measurement. These are the everyday maths skills that employers and further education courses ask for. Level 1 Functional Skills Maths is a recognised GCSE maths alternative for many employers and colleges.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics at Level 1.

Who this course is for

If you would like to equip yourself with the basic skills you need to operate confidently, effectively and independently in education, work and everyday life, this is the course for you.

Entry requirements

Completion of initial and diagnostic assessments to check what level you are working at and evidence of any previous functional skills passes eg. Functional Skills Maths Entry 3. It is also preferable that your level of English is at least one level higher the level of maths you plan to take.

What you will learn

  • You'll work with whole numbers, including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
  • You'll use fractions, decimals and percentages in everyday contexts.
  • You'll read and interpret charts, tables and graphs.
  • You'll measure and work with units of length, weight, capacity and time.
  • You'll solve practical maths problems linked to work and daily life.
  • You'll check and verify your answers using estimation and rounding.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Carlisle Library, with a tutor guiding you through topics at a manageable pace. Assessment is by a written exam set by Pearson Edexcel. You'll also complete a diagnostic assessment at the start so your learning is targeted to the areas you need most.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Carlisle Library will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Retail assistant, handles cash, change and stock counts daily.
  • Warehouse operative, uses measurement and data in picking and packing roles.
  • Care assistant, records and reports numerical information accurately.
  • Administrator, works with figures, invoices and basic data entry.
  • Catering assistant, measures ingredients and manages portion and stock quantities.

What you could study next

  • Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics at Level 2, the qualification many employers and colleges treat as a GCSE maths equivalent, and a common entry requirement for further training.
  • Level 2 vocational qualifications in areas such as business, health and social care, or IT, many of which expect Level 1 maths as a starting point.
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