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Free Level 1 Functional Skills Maths in Cambridge – Parkside 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 Parkside Community College during the day, part-time over around 6 months. This level 1 functional skills maths course covers everyday maths: money, time, distance, shape, and position. You'll have an initial assessment before you start, so the centre can confirm this is the right level for you and plan your learning from there. A free functional skills maths course for adults is a recognised gcse maths alternative, and Level 1 is the step directly below the GCSE-equivalent Level 2.

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 numbers confidently in everyday situations.
  • You'll calculate with money, including budgeting and making change.
  • You'll read and use information involving time and distance.
  • You'll understand and work with shape and position.
  • You'll interpret straightforward data from charts, tables, and graphs.
  • You'll use fractions, decimals, and percentages in practical contexts.

How you will learn

You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Parkside Community College during the day. Learning is part-time, so sessions fit around other commitments. You'll be assessed through a written external exam set by City and Guilds. Before the course starts, you'll complete an initial assessment by phone appointment to confirm the right starting level.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Retail assistant: handles cash, stock counts, and pricing daily.
  • Care assistant: uses maths for medication records and timesheets.
  • Warehouse operative: measures, counts, and checks deliveries.
  • Catering assistant: weighs ingredients and manages portion sizes.
  • Childcare worker: tracks attendance, times, and basic records.
  • Administration assistant: works with figures, invoices, and schedules.

What you could study next

  • Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics Level 2: the GCSE maths equivalent, recognised by employers and colleges. The natural next step after Level 1.
  • GCSE Maths: available at some adult learning centres if you prefer the traditional qualification route.
  • Vocational qualifications at Level 2: many courses in health and social care, business, or construction require a Level 2 maths qualification as part of their entry criteria.
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