Free Level 1 Functional Skills Maths in Buxton – Fairfield Adult Education 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 Buxton. Classes run at Fairfield Adult Education Centre. Daytime sessions are part-time, running at a manageable pace that fits around other commitments. You'll cover number, measures, and data handling at Level 1, building the maths skills that many employers ask for. The course runs for 60 hours in total. When employers ask for GCSE maths or a gcse maths equivalent, a functional skills maths qualification at Level 1 shows you have solid everyday maths ability.
Who this course is for
Details not currently avalible
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages in practical contexts.
You'll use measurements and handle units including length, weight, capacity, and time.
You'll read and interpret charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll solve problems involving money and financial calculations.
You'll use basic geometry, including area and perimeter.
You'll apply maths to real tasks such as planning, estimating, and checking results.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions at Fairfield Adult Education Centre, with a mix of teacher-led explanation and practice activities. Assessment is by a written external exam set by City and Guilds. You'll have an initial assessment at the start so the centre can confirm that Level 1 is the right starting point and plan your learning accordingly.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Fairfield Adult Education Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Warehouse operative: many roles ask for Level 1 maths as a minimum.
Care assistant: numeracy is needed for medication records and daily logs.
Retail assistant: handling cash, stock counts, and pricing calculations.
Catering assistant: measuring ingredients and portion control.
Childcare worker: recording observations and tracking children's progress.
Construction labourer: reading measurements and following site instructions.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Maths Level 2: the recognised gcse maths alternative accepted by most employers and colleges. The natural next step after Level 1.
GCSE Maths: available at some adult education centres if you want the GCSE qualification specifically.
Vocational Level 2 qualifications: many courses in health and social care, construction, or business require Level 1 or Level 2 maths as an entry condition.
