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Free Functional Skills Maths Level 1 Course in Nottingham – West Bridgford Library

CostFREE
Duration22 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 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 Nottingham. Classes run at West Bridgford Library on Monday afternoons, part-time over 22 weeks. The course is for adults aged 19 or over.

You'll work with numbers, percentages, and fractions, calculate areas and volumes, and read charts and graphs. The maths is grounded in real tasks like budgeting and measuring. You'll also learn exam techniques to help you succeed. An initial assessment helps place you at the right level before you start.

You'll finish with a City and Guilds Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics at Level 1, a recognised GCSE maths alternative for adults.

Who this course is for

adult only

Entry requirements

19+

What you will learn

  • You'll work with standard calculations, decimals, percentages, fractions, and ratios.
  • You'll apply number skills to everyday tasks like budgeting and shopping.
  • You'll calculate lengths, weights, areas, and volumes.
  • You'll read basic design plans and use map scales and coordinates.
  • You'll calculate averages and understand basic probability.
  • You'll read and draw charts and graphs.
  • You'll practise exam techniques to prepare for your City and Guilds assessment.

How you will learn

You'll attend weekly classroom sessions at West Bridgford Library. Learning is based on practical, everyday maths rather than abstract theory. You'll complete homework between sessions to build on what you cover in class. Assessment is by a City and Guilds exam. An initial online assessment takes place before the course starts, so your learning can be planned at the right level.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Payroll administrator, handles calculations and numerical records for an employer.
  • Retail supervisor, manages stock, pricing, and daily figures.
  • Care assistant, uses numeracy for medication records and daily logs.
  • Warehouse operative, measures, counts, and records stock accurately.
  • Catering assistant, works with quantities, weights, and portion costs.
  • Customer service advisor, handles transactions and basic data entry.

What you could study next

  • Functional Skills Maths Level 2, the recognised GCSE maths equivalent accepted by most employers and colleges. A natural next step after Level 1.
  • GCSE Mathematics, if you want a traditional qualification for further study or employment.
  • 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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