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Free Level 1 Functional Skills Maths in Bradford – Skills for Work

CostFREE
Duration6 months
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Functional Skills Maths Level 1 in Bradford. Classes run at Skills for Work, with daytime sessions that fit around other commitments. You'll start with an initial assessment and basic skills diagnostic to confirm Level 1 is the right starting point. The course covers number skills, shape and measure, and data handling, with a focus on using maths in everyday life and work. It typically takes around 6 months part-time. A free functional skills maths course for adults who want a recognised maths qualification for work or further study.

Who this course is for

Mathematics courses achieving full qualifications from Entry Level progressing to Level 2 qualifications. Foundation: (Entry 1 and 2) Improve your skills and confidence Intermediate: (Entry 3 – Level 1) • Maths; Improve your maths skills for life and work, learn maths techniques

Entry requirements

You will be required to undertake an initial assessment and basic skills diagnostic assessment to determine the level you are working prior to starting the course/qualification.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop number skills including calculations, fractions, decimals, and percentages.
  • You'll work with shape and space, including measurements and basic geometry.
  • You'll handle and interpret data, including charts, tables, and graphs.
  • You'll apply maths to practical, everyday situations and work-related problems.
  • You'll build fluency in using maths accurately and independently.

How you will learn

You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Skills for Work. Learning is part-time and delivered during the day. Assessment is through a written examination set by City and Guilds. Before the course begins, you'll complete an initial assessment and basic skills diagnostic to confirm the right level for you.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Skills for Work will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Administrator: many roles ask for a maths qualification at Level 1 or above.
  • Retail assistant: stock, pricing, and cash handling require solid number skills.
  • Care assistant: recording measurements and handling medication quantities.
  • Warehouse operative: counting, measuring, and checking stock accurately.
  • Teaching assistant: supporting pupils with numeracy in the classroom.
  • Customer service advisor: working with figures, invoices, and data.

What you could study next

  • Functional Skills Maths Level 2: the step up from Level 1 and the recognised GCSE maths alternative. When employers ask for GCSE maths or equivalent, Level 2 is what they mean.
  • GCSE Mathematics: available at some centres if you want the traditional qualification.
  • Vocational qualifications at Level 2 or above: many require Level 1 or Level 2 maths as an entry condition, so this qualification opens those doors.
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