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Free Functional Skills Maths Level 1 Course in Stapleford

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 Stapleford. Classes run at Stapleford Library and Learning Centre.

The course covers everyday maths in three areas. You'll work with numbers, percentages, fractions, and decimals. You'll also look at shapes, measurements, and reading plans. And you'll learn to read charts, work out averages, and understand basic probability. It's a recognised GCSE maths alternative for adults who want a solid maths qualification.

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 everyday numbers, including decimals, fractions, and percentages.
  • You'll calculate with ratios and apply them to real situations like budgeting.
  • You'll measure lengths, weights, areas, and volumes.
  • You'll read basic plans, use map scales, and work with coordinates.
  • You'll find averages and understand basic probability.
  • You'll read and draw charts and graphs.
  • You'll practise exam techniques to help you pass your City and Guilds assessment.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Stapleford Library and Learning Centre. Sessions run on Monday evenings. You'll take part in group activities and complete homework each week. Assessment is by a City and Guilds exam. You'll have an initial online assessment before the course starts. This helps place you at the right level.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Retail assistant, handles cash, change, and stock counts daily.
  • Warehouse operative, uses measurements and data in everyday tasks.
  • Care assistant, records observations and manages basic calculations.
  • Catering assistant, works with quantities, weights, and portion sizes.
  • Childcare worker, tracks attendance and uses basic number skills.
  • Administrator, handles data entry and simple financial records.

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 like business, health and social care, or construction, many of which expect a Level 1 or Level 2 maths qualification.
  • GCSE Mathematics, if you want a traditional school-style qualification after building your confidence at Level 1.
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