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Free Level 1 Functional Skills Maths in Accrington

CostFREE
Duration55 hours
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Free Functional Skills Maths Level 1 in Accrington. Classes run at St James Old School. Daytime sessions are part-time, so you can fit study around family, work, or other commitments. The course covers practical maths skills you can use in everyday life and work, from handling numbers and money to reading data and solving problems. It runs over 55 hours in total. An entry-level maths qualification is helpful but not required; you'll have an initial assessment to confirm the right starting point.

Who this course is for

Via our Multiply funded project and for lower skilled an/or unemployed residents of Lancashire. Adults lacking confidence in maths can gain a level 1 qualification in functional maths.

Entry requirements

An entry level Numeracy or Maths qualification is desirable but not essential.

What you will learn

  • You'll work with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages in practical contexts.
  • You'll read and interpret charts, tables, and graphs.
  • You'll use measurements and apply them to everyday tasks.
  • You'll solve problems involving money, time, and data.
  • You'll check and explain your working clearly.
  • You'll build the maths skills employers ask for in a wide range of jobs.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at St James Old School, working through practical tasks and exercises. Assessment is by a written external exam set by City and Guilds. You'll also complete an initial assessment at the start so the teaching can be matched to your needs.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. St James Old School will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Warehouse operative: many employers ask for Level 1 maths as a minimum.
  • Care assistant: maths is used daily for medication, records, and rotas.
  • Retail assistant: handling cash, stock, and pricing requires solid number skills.
  • Catering assistant: measuring, portioning, and costing all use practical maths.
  • Childcare worker: counting, recording, and planning activities involve maths.
  • Administrator: data entry, invoices, and spreadsheets need confident numeracy.

What you could study next

Once you have your Level 1, the natural next step is Functional Skills Maths Level 2. Level 2 is the recognised gcse maths equivalent and is what employers mean when they ask for 'GCSE maths or equivalent'. It opens doors to further training, apprenticeships, and many job roles that specify a maths qualification. Some learners also go on to GCSE Maths if they want a traditional grade.

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