Free Functional Skills Maths Level 1 in Harrogate. Classes run at Harrogate Civic Centre. Daytime sessions run part-time over 18 weeks, making it manageable alongside caring responsibilities or other commitments. This level 1 functional skills maths course covers everyday maths skills: working with numbers, fractions, percentages, measurements, and data. Functional Skills Maths Level 1 sits below GCSE level; if you're looking for a gcse maths alternative or gcse maths equivalent, that's Level 2.
Who this course is for
This course is for people who want to improve their Maths skills and who currently, do not hold a current Level 1 or higher qualification
Entry requirements
To be eligible for funding for courses you must be over 19 years of age as at 31st August in the current academic year and not be an apprentice, further eligibility may be linked to where you live and we will check that at enrolment stage and may contact
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
You'll calculate with fractions, decimals, and percentages in everyday contexts.
You'll use ratios and simple proportion.
You'll measure length, weight, capacity, and time using standard units.
You'll read and interpret charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll handle money and work out costs, change, and budgets.
You'll solve practical maths problems set in real-life situations.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Harrogate Civic Centre, with a tutor guiding sessions. Learning is built around practical tasks and problem-solving. Assessment is by a formal written exam set and marked by City and Guilds. You'll need to pass the exam to earn your certificate. Your tutor will help you prepare throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Harrogate Civic Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Warehouse operative: many roles ask for basic numeracy skills
Care assistant: maths used in medication, records, and rotas
Retail assistant: handling money, stock, and pricing
Catering assistant: measuring ingredients and portion control
Childcare worker: counting, recording, and daily planning tasks
Administrator: working with data, invoices, and spreadsheets
Delivery driver: route planning, weights, and time management
What you could study next
Functional Skills Maths Level 2: the recognised GCSE maths equivalent. Many employers and colleges ask for Level 2 maths, so this is the natural next step after Level 1.
GCSE Mathematics: available at some colleges if you want a traditional GCSE grade.
Vocational qualifications at Level 2: many courses in health and social care, business, or construction require Level 1 or Level 2 maths as a co-requisite or entry condition.
