Free Level 1 Functional Skills Maths in Bradford – The Opportunity Centre
CostFREE
Duration52 hours
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
About this course
Free Functional Skills Maths Level 1 in Bradford. Classes run at The Opportunity Centre. This course runs full-time during the day and takes around 52 hours to complete. It covers the practical maths skills used in everyday life and work, from working with numbers and fractions to using data and measurements. A level 1 functional skills maths course like this is a recognised step toward the Level 2 qualification, which is the accepted GCSE maths alternative for most employers and colleges. No entry requirements. You'll have an initial assessment so the centre can plan your learning.
Who this course is for
16-19 Study Programme
Entry requirements
No entry requirements, completed as part of a 16-19 Study Programme if required
What you will learn
You'll use whole numbers, decimals, and fractions in practical calculations.
You'll work with percentages to solve everyday problems.
You'll read and interpret tables, charts, and graphs.
You'll use measures including length, weight, capacity, and time.
You'll handle money and work out costs, change, and budgets.
You'll identify and solve problems using mathematical reasoning.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at The Opportunity Centre. Teaching covers practical, real-world maths tasks rather than abstract theory. Assessment is by a written external exam set and marked by City and Guilds. You'll need to pass the exam to earn your certificate.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. The Opportunity Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: handling cash, stock counts, and basic calculations
Warehouse operative: measuring, weighing, and checking quantities
Care assistant: recording observations and calculating doses or timings
Catering assistant: weighing ingredients and managing portion sizes
Apprentice in any trade: maths is required across most apprenticeship frameworks
Administrator: working with figures, invoices, and spreadsheets
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics Level 2: the next step up, and the qualification employers and colleges recognise as a GCSE maths alternative. Most job adverts and further education courses that ask for GCSE maths will accept Level 2 Functional Skills.
GCSE Mathematics: available through some colleges if you want a traditional GCSE grade rather than Functional Skills.
