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Free Level 1 Functional Skills Maths in Cambridge – Coleridge Community College

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 Cambridge. Classes run at Coleridge Community College. Daytime sessions run part-time, so you can fit study around other commitments. The course covers everyday maths including money, time, distance, shape, and position. It typically takes 6 months. You'll have an initial assessment before you start, so the college can confirm this is the right level for you. Call 01223 712340 to book your assessment.

Who this course is for

United Learning offer whole year funded courses for adults from Entry Level 2 to Level 2. These courses will help you feel more confident in using numbers for everyday things like money, time, distance, shape and position and gain a qualification.  Do you need to update your CV? Did you not achieve your Maths qualification through school? Are you aged 19 or over?  You will need to complete an initial assessment prior to starting the course, where it will be discussed if you meet the criteria for a funded place.

Entry requirements

No previous experience required.  You are required to complete an initial assessment / screening of Maths levels prior to enrolment on the course – please telephone the office on 01223 712340 to make an appointment.

What you will learn

  • You'll work with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages in practical contexts.
  • You'll handle money, including calculating costs, change, and budgets.
  • You'll read and use information about time, including timetables and schedules.
  • You'll measure and compare distances, weights, and volumes.
  • You'll understand and work with basic shapes and position.
  • You'll interpret simple charts, tables, and graphs.
  • You'll solve everyday maths problems using the methods covered in class.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Coleridge Community College, with a tutor guiding sessions. Assessment is through a written exam set by City and Guilds. The exam tests the maths skills you've built during the course. There is no coursework component. Your tutor will prepare you for the exam format throughout your time on the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Coleridge Community College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Retail assistant: handling cash, stock counts, and basic calculations.
  • Care assistant: recording measurements, medication quantities, and timesheets.
  • Warehouse operative: checking quantities, weights, and delivery records.
  • Catering assistant: measuring ingredients and managing portion sizes.
  • Receptionist: managing appointments, invoices, and basic data entry.
  • Teaching assistant: supporting learners with everyday numeracy tasks.

What you could study next

  • Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics Level 2: the level 1 functional skills maths qualification is a direct stepping stone to Level 2, which is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent. Many employers and colleges ask for Level 2 maths.
  • GCSE Mathematics: some learners move on to a full GCSE after completing Level 1 or Level 2 Functional Skills.
  • Vocational qualifications at Level 2: stronger maths supports entry to courses in health and social care, business administration, and construction.
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