Free Functional Skills Maths Level 1 in Camborne. Classes run at Cornwall Adult Education Service. Daytime sessions run part-time over 22 weeks, giving you time to fit study around other commitments. This level 1 functional skills maths course covers everyday maths skills: working with numbers, fractions, percentages, measurements, and data. It sits one step below the GCSE maths alternative that many employers ask for, and prepares you well for Level 2. You'll have an initial assessment to make sure this is the right level for you.
Who this course is for
This course is for learners wishing to improve their English skills and gain a qualification in a supportive adult environment
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
You'll use fractions, decimals, and percentages in practical contexts.
You'll read and interpret charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll work with measurements, including length, weight, capacity, and time.
You'll solve problems involving money and everyday calculations.
You'll use ratio and proportion in real situations.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Cornwall Adult Education Service, with a tutor guiding sessions. Assessment is through a written exam set by City and Guilds. You'll practise maths skills throughout the course and take the exam when you're ready. Your tutor will help you prepare for the test format and identify any areas to work on before you sit it.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Cornwall Adult Education Service will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: handling cash, change, and stock counts
Care assistant: recording measurements and medication amounts
Warehouse operative: working with quantities, weights, and deliveries
Catering assistant: measuring ingredients and managing orders
Childcare worker: tracking attendance and basic record-keeping
Receptionist: managing appointments, payments, and data entry
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics Level 2: the recognised GCSE maths alternative that many employers and colleges require. A natural next step after Level 1.
City and Guilds vocational qualifications in areas such as health and social care, construction, or business: many require Level 2 maths as an entry condition, so completing Level 2 opens these doors.
