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Free Functional Skills Maths Level 1 Course in Stapleford – Stapleford Library and Learning Centre

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 Stapleford. Classes run at Stapleford Library and Learning Centre, part-time during the day.

Classes run over 22 weeks at a manageable pace. You'll cover number, fractions, percentages, measurement, and basic data handling. The course is a recognised GCSE maths alternative for adults who want to strengthen their maths skills.

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, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
  • You'll use fractions, decimals, and percentages in everyday contexts.
  • You'll understand ratio and proportion.
  • You'll measure length, weight, capacity, and time.
  • You'll read and interpret charts, tables, and graphs.
  • You'll solve practical maths problems using a range of methods.
  • You'll check your answers and explain your working.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Stapleford Library and Learning Centre. Your tutor will guide you through topics and set practice tasks. Assessment is by a written exam set by City and Guilds. You'll need to pass the exam to earn the qualification. There is no coursework component.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Stapleford Library and Learning Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Retail assistant, handles cash, change, and stock counts.
  • Warehouse operative, works with measurements, quantities, and delivery records.
  • Care assistant, uses numeracy for medication records and daily logs.
  • Catering assistant, measures ingredients and manages portion sizes.
  • Cleaner or facilities operative, reads schedules and records hours worked.
  • Administrator, supports office tasks involving data and figures.

What you could study next

  • Functional Skills Maths Level 2, the recognised GCSE maths equivalent accepted by employers and colleges.
  • GCSE Mathematics, for learners who want the traditional qualification.
  • A vocational Level 2 qualification in your chosen sector, many of which require Level 1 maths as a starting point.
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