Free Level 1 Functional Skills Maths in Glossop – Glossop Ace Centre
CostFREE
Duration60 hours
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
About this course
Free Functional Skills Maths Level 1 in Glossop. Classes run at Glossop Ace Centre, part-time during the day, so you can fit study around other commitments. This level 1 functional skills maths course covers everyday maths skills: working with numbers, fractions, percentages, measurements, and simple data. You'll have an initial assessment to make sure Functional Skills Maths Level 1 is the right level for you, and the centre will use it to plan your learning. The course runs for around 60 hours in total.
Who this course is for
Details not currently avalible
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, decimals, and fractions in practical contexts.
You'll calculate percentages and use ratios in everyday situations.
You'll use measurements, including length, weight, capacity, and time.
You'll read and interpret simple charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll solve straightforward problems using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
You'll use basic geometry, including area and perimeter of simple shapes.
You'll check your own calculations and identify errors.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Glossop Ace Centre, working through topics with a tutor and practising skills at your own pace. Assessment is by a written external exam set by City and Guilds. You'll need to pass the exam to earn the qualification. Your tutor will prepare you for it throughout the course.
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 a maths qualification at this level.
Care assistant: employers often require a functional skills maths certificate.
Retail assistant: handling cash, stock counts, and basic calculations.
Catering assistant: measuring ingredients and managing portion costs.
Administrator: data entry, invoicing, and basic number work.
Teaching assistant: supporting pupils with numeracy tasks in school.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Maths Level 2: the GCSE maths equivalent, and the level most employers and colleges ask for. A natural next step after Level 1.
Level 2 vocational qualifications in areas like business, health and social care, or construction often require Functional Skills Maths Level 2 alongside the main qualification.
GCSE Maths: available at some centres if you want a traditional GCSE grade rather than a functional skills maths qualification.
