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Free Functional Skills Maths Level 1 Course in Worksop

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 Worksop. Classes run at Worksop Library on Monday afternoons, part-time over 22 weeks.

You'll work through numbers and calculations, shapes and measuring, and reading charts and data. The maths is rooted in real situations like budgeting, measuring spaces, and understanding graphs. City and Guilds awards the qualification, and you'll also learn exam techniques to help you pass.

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.
  • You'll solve problems involving money, budgeting, and everyday calculations.
  • You'll measure lengths, weights, areas, and volumes.
  • You'll read and use basic plans, map scales, and coordinates.
  • You'll calculate averages and understand basic probability.
  • You'll read, interpret, and draw charts and graphs.
  • You'll practise exam techniques to help you achieve your qualification.

How you will learn

You'll attend weekly classroom sessions at Worksop Library. Learning is based on practical, everyday maths problems rather than abstract theory. You'll complete homework between sessions. Assessment is by a written exam set and marked by City and Guilds. You'll have an initial online assessment before the course starts, which helps place you at the right level and ensures you receive the appropriate textbook.

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. Worksop Library will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Retail assistant, handles cash, change, and stock calculations daily.
  • Warehouse operative, uses measuring and data skills for stock management.
  • Care assistant, applies numeracy in medication records and daily logs.
  • Catering assistant, uses weights, measures, and portion calculations.
  • Childcare worker, records observations and uses basic data in reports.
  • Administrator, processes figures, invoices, and basic spreadsheets.

What you could study next

  • Functional Skills Maths Level 2, the recognised GCSE maths equivalent accepted by employers and colleges.
  • Level 2 vocational qualifications in areas such as business, health and social care, or construction, many of which require a Level 1 maths qualification as a starting point.
  • GCSE Maths, if you prefer the traditional qualification route after building your confidence at Level 1.
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