Free Functional Skills Maths Level 1 in Great Yarmouth. Classes run at East Coast College Great Yarmouth Campus. This full-time daytime functional skills maths course runs for 105 hours and covers the core maths skills that employers and colleges ask for. It sits one step below the level 2 qualification that is recognised as a GCSE maths equivalent, making it a solid step toward that standard. City and Guilds set the exam for this level 1 functional skills maths qualification. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you.
Who this course is for
Maths Level 1 Functional Skills E&T (AFSMPL1C00 25/26GA) is based in the College English & Maths department and is designed to help you develop skills in this area. We have chosen CG as the exam board for this course.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements available on request.
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages in everyday contexts.
You'll read and interpret charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll use measurements and handle units of length, weight, capacity, and time.
You'll solve practical problems involving money and budgeting.
You'll apply ratio and proportion to real situations.
You'll check your own calculations and identify errors.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at East Coast College Great Yarmouth Campus. Learning is hands-on and task-based, applying maths to practical, everyday situations. Assessment is by a formal written exam set by City and Guilds. You'll need to pass the exam to earn your certificate.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. East Coast College Great Yarmouth Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: handles cash, stock counts, and pricing daily.
Warehouse operative: uses measurements, quantities, and inventory figures.
Care assistant: records observations and manages medication quantities.
Catering assistant: follows recipes, measures portions, and tracks stock.
Construction labourer: reads measurements and calculates materials.
Receptionist: manages bookings, schedules, and basic calculations.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Maths Level 2: the qualification recognised as a GCSE maths alternative. Many employers and colleges ask for this level, so it's the natural next step after Level 1.
GCSE Mathematics: available at some colleges for those who want the traditional qualification.
Vocational Level 2 qualifications in your chosen sector, many of which require Level 1 or Level 2 maths as part of entry or completion.
