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Free Level 1 Functional Skills Maths in Glossop – Glossop Ace Centre – Evening

CostFREE
Duration60 hours
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Free Functional Skills Maths Level 1 in Glossop. Evening classes run at Glossop Ace Centre, so you can fit study around work or other commitments. This level 1 functional skills maths course covers everyday number skills, fractions, percentages, measurements, and handling data. The course runs for 60 hours part-time. When employers ask for maths at this level, a functional skills maths qualification meets that requirement. It also sits one step below the GCSE maths alternative that many jobs and further courses ask for.

Who this course is for

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What you will learn

  • You'll work with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages in practical contexts.
  • You'll use measurements and handle data in everyday situations.
  • You'll interpret charts, tables, and graphs.
  • You'll solve problems involving money, time, and shape.
  • You'll check and explain your working clearly.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Glossop Ace Centre during evening sessions. Assessment is by a written external exam set by City and Guilds. You'll have an initial assessment before the course starts to confirm Level 1 is the right level for you. The centre will use it to plan your learning.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Glossop Ace Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Warehouse operative: many roles ask for Level 1 maths as a minimum.
  • Retail assistant: handling cash, stock counts, and pricing.
  • Care assistant: recording measurements and basic calculations.
  • Catering assistant: weighing, portioning, and stock management.
  • Construction labourer: reading measurements and following instructions.
  • Administrator: data entry, spreadsheets, and basic calculations.

What you could study next

After Level 1, the natural next step is Functional Skills Maths Level 2. Level 2 is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent that many employers and colleges require. From there, you could move into vocational qualifications or apprenticeships that need a maths pass at Level 2. Some learners also go on to GCSE Maths if they want a graded qualification for further study.

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