Free Functional Skills Maths Level 1 in Rotherham. Daytime classes run at CTS Training (Manvers - Rotherham). This level 1 functional skills maths course covers everyday maths skills used in work and daily life. It takes around 100 hours of flexible daytime study. A level 1 functional skills maths qualification sits below GCSE level, making it a solid step toward a gcse maths alternative at Level 2. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you.
Who this course is for
16-19 or 19-24 with an Education, Health Care Plan
Entry requirements
***RECRUITING NOW for 2025/2026*** - Are you aged 16-19? Or 19-24 with an Education, Health Care Plan, have evidence that you legally reside in the UK, are you a school leaver who didnt quite get the grades when you left school at or before year 11 or sixth form or college? No matter how well you did prior, we can help you get where you want to be on a CTS Study Programme to help you gain the qualifications & confidence you may need for the future.
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages.
You'll read and interpret charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll use measurements and handle units of length, weight, and capacity.
You'll solve practical maths problems set in everyday and work contexts.
You'll check and verify calculations to spot errors.
You'll use basic statistical information to draw simple conclusions.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at CTS Training (Manvers - Rotherham) with flexible daytime attendance. Learning is task-based and applied to real-life situations. Assessment is by a written exam set and marked by City and Guilds. You must pass both a non-calculator and a calculator section to achieve the qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. CTS Training (Manvers - Rotherham) will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Warehouse operative: many roles ask for basic maths skills
Retail assistant: handling cash, stock counts, and pricing
Care assistant: recording measurements and following instructions
Catering assistant: weighing, portioning, and following recipes
Construction labourer: reading measurements and quantities
Delivery driver: route planning and load calculations
What you could study next
Functional Skills Maths Level 2: the recognised gcse maths alternative that many employers and colleges ask for. A natural next step after Level 1.
GCSE Mathematics: available at some centres if you want a traditional GCSE grade.
Vocational Level 2 qualifications in your chosen sector often require Level 2 maths alongside them, so completing this course opens those doors.
