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Free Functional Skills Maths Level 1 Course Online

CostFREE
Duration22 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryOnline
Start8 Sep 2026
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Functional Skills Maths Level 1 Course. Study online, with weekly live classes on Tuesday evenings. The course is for adults aged 19 or over. You study at Level 1, a recognised step toward GCSE maths equivalent status.

The course covers everyday numbers, shapes and measuring, and data and probability. You'll work through real-life maths situations rather than abstract problems. Topics include percentages, fractions, area, volume, averages, and reading charts. Classes run for around 22 weeks. You'll sit your exam at a Nottinghamshire library.

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 whole numbers, decimals, percentages, fractions, and ratios in everyday contexts.
  • You'll calculate lengths, weights, area, and volume using standard units.
  • You'll read and use maps, scales, and basic design plans.
  • 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

Classes run online every Tuesday from 5pm to 8pm, over 19 sessions. You'll need a laptop with a camera and a stable internet connection. You'll complete homework between sessions. A textbook is provided after your online initial assessment. Your exam is taken in person at a Nottinghamshire library.

What you will need to bring

You'll need a laptop with a camera and a stable internet connection for the weekly online classes. It's useful to have your own calculator, pen, and notepad. A textbook will be provided after your initial assessment.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Retail assistant, handles cash, change, and stock counts daily.
  • Warehouse operative, uses measurements and data in a busy stock environment.
  • Care assistant, records and monitors basic numerical information for clients.
  • Catering assistant, measures ingredients and manages portion sizes.
  • Payroll administrator, runs basic calculations for a small employer.
  • Delivery driver, reads maps, distances, and load weights.

What you could study next

  • Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics at Level 2, the recognised GCSE maths alternative that many employers and colleges ask for.
  • GCSE Maths, if you want to sit the full school-leaving qualification.
  • Vocational qualifications at Level 2, many of which require a Level 1 maths qualification as a starting point.
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