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Free Functional Skills Maths Level 1 Course in Hucknall

CostFREE
Duration22 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start8 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Functional Skills Maths Level 1 Course in Hucknall. Classes run at Hucknall Library on Tuesday mornings, part-time over 22 weeks.

The course covers everyday maths grounded in real situations. You'll work through numbers and calculations, shapes and measuring, and reading charts and data. City and Guilds provides the qualification, and you'll also learn exam techniques to help you succeed.

You'll finish with a City and Guilds Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics at Level 1.

Who this course is for

adult only

Entry requirements

19+

What you will learn

  • You'll work with decimals, percentages, fractions, and ratios in everyday contexts such as budgeting.
  • You'll calculate lengths, weights, areas, and volumes for practical tasks.
  • You'll read and use basic design plans, map scales, and coordinates.
  • You'll calculate averages and understand basic probability.
  • You'll read, interpret, and draw charts and graphs.
  • You'll apply exam techniques to prepare for your City and Guilds assessment.

How you will learn

You'll attend weekly classroom sessions at Hucknall Library. Learning is based on everyday situations rather than abstract theory. You'll complete homework between sessions to build on what you cover in class. Before the course starts, you'll complete an online initial assessment so the right level of textbook can be provided to you. Assessment is by a City and Guilds exam.

What you will need to bring

Bring your own calculator, pen, and notepad to each session. A textbook matched to your level will be provided after you complete your online initial assessment.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Payroll administrator, handles calculations and figures for a small employer.
  • Retail supervisor, manages stock counts, pricing, and daily cash totals.
  • Care assistant, uses measurements and record-keeping in a care setting.
  • Warehouse operative, reads data, counts stock, and follows measurement instructions.
  • Teaching assistant, supports learners with number work in a classroom.

What you could study next

  • Functional Skills Maths Level 2, the recognised GCSE maths equivalent accepted by most employers and colleges.
  • GCSE Maths, if you prefer the traditional qualification route after building your skills at Level 1.
  • Level 2 vocational qualifications in areas such as business, health and social care, or construction, many of which require a Level 1 or Level 2 maths qualification.
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