Free Functional Skills Maths Level 1 in Seaham. Classes run at DurhamLearn Seaham Learning Centre. Daytime sessions run part-time over 36 weeks, giving you time to fit study around other commitments. You'll work on calculating, measuring, and applying maths to everyday situations, covering fractions, decimals, and percentages. This level 1 functional skills maths course is a recognised step toward Level 2, which is the gcse maths alternative accepted by many employers and colleges. You'll sit an initial assessment so the centre can confirm the right level for you and plan your learning.
Who this course is for
Anyone wishing to boost their skills and gain a functional skills qualification
What you will learn
You'll calculate with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages.
You'll measure and work with length, weight, capacity, and time.
You'll interpret and use data from tables, charts, and graphs.
You'll solve practical maths problems drawn from everyday situations.
You'll use ratio and proportion in real contexts.
You'll check and verify your answers using estimation and rounding.
How you will learn
You'll attend face-to-face classroom sessions at DurhamLearn Seaham Learning Centre each week. Learning is at your own pace, with tutor support throughout. Assessment is by a written exam, taken in person at the centre. Your tutor will help you focus on the areas most relevant to your goals and track your progress as you go.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. DurhamLearn Seaham Learning Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Warehouse operative: many roles ask for Level 1 or Level 2 maths.
Retail assistant: handling cash, stock counts, and pricing.
Care assistant: medication calculations and record-keeping often require maths.
Catering assistant: measuring, portioning, and stock management.
Construction labourer: measuring and estimating on site.
Childcare worker: recording observations and tracking development data.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics Level 2: the next step up, and the gcse maths alternative recognised by employers and further education colleges. Completing Level 1 puts you in a strong position to move straight to Level 2.
GCSE Maths: some learners use Level 1 as preparation before attempting a full GCSE.
Vocational qualifications at Level 2: many courses in health and social care, construction, and business require a Level 1 or Level 2 maths qualification as part of their entry or completion criteria.
