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Free Functional Skills Maths Level 1 Course in Retford

CostFREE
Duration22 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start10 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 Retford. Classes run at Retford Library on Thursday mornings, part-time over 22 weeks.

You'll work through everyday numbers, shapes and measuring, and data and probability. Topics are grounded in practical situations like budgeting, reading charts, and working with measurements. The City and Guilds assessment is included, and you'll be prepared for the exam during the course.

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

Who this course is for

adult only

Entry requirements

19+

What you will learn

  • You'll work with whole numbers, decimals, fractions, percentages, and ratios in everyday contexts.
  • You'll calculate with money, including budgeting and working out costs.
  • You'll measure lengths, weights, areas, and volumes using standard units.
  • You'll read and interpret basic plans, map scales, and coordinates.
  • You'll calculate averages and understand basic probability.
  • You'll read, draw, and interpret charts and graphs.
  • You'll practise exam technique to prepare for your City and Guilds assessment.

How you will learn

You'll attend weekly classroom sessions at Retford Library on Thursday mornings. Learning is based on practical, real-life maths rather than abstract theory. You'll complete homework between sessions. Before the course starts, you'll complete an online initial assessment so the right level textbook can be provided. 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 will be provided after you complete your initial online assessment. Retford Library will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Payroll administrator, handles basic calculations and financial records.
  • Retail supervisor, manages stock, pricing, and daily figures.
  • Care assistant, uses numeracy for medication records and measurements.
  • Warehouse operative, works with weights, quantities, and data entry.
  • Catering assistant, measures ingredients and manages portion costs.
  • Receptionist, handles bookings, schedules, and basic financial tasks.

What you could study next

  • Functional Skills Maths Level 2, the recognised GCSE maths equivalent accepted by most employers and colleges.
  • Level 2 vocational qualifications in areas such as business, health and social care, or construction, many of which require Level 1 maths as a starting point.
  • Apprenticeships at Level 2, where functional skills maths is often a required component.
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