Free Functional Skills Maths Level 1 in Cramlington. Classes run at Northumberland Skills Blyth Campus. Daytime sessions run part-time over 36 weeks, making it manageable alongside other commitments. You'll start with an initial assessment so the centre can confirm this is the right level and plan your learning from there. The course covers the maths skills used in everyday life and work, from working with numbers and measurements to handling data. A level 1 functional skills maths course sits just below the GCSE maths alternative level, and completing it can open doors to further study or employment.
Who this course is for
Learner wanting to achieve a FS L1
Entry requirements
Learners are required to complete an initial assessment
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages in practical contexts.
You'll use measurements and make sense of shapes, space, and scale.
You'll read, interpret, and present data using charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll solve problems involving money, time, and everyday calculations.
You'll check your own working and explain how you reached an answer.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Northumberland Skills Blyth Campus, with a tutor guiding you through each topic. Assessment is by a written external test set and marked by City and Guilds. You'll also complete an on-screen or paper-based assessment covering the skills in the qualification. Your tutor will prepare you for the test throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Northumberland Skills Blyth Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Warehouse operative: many roles ask for a maths qualification at this level
Retail assistant: handles cash, stock counts, and basic calculations daily
Care assistant: numeracy needed for medication records and reporting
Construction labourer: measurements and quantities used on site
Catering assistant: portion control, stock, and basic costing tasks
Administration assistant: data entry, invoicing, and spreadsheet work
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics Level 2: the recognised gcse maths alternative, accepted by employers and colleges in place of GCSE Maths grade 4 or above. The natural next step after Level 1.
GCSE Mathematics: available at some colleges for those who want the traditional qualification alongside or after Functional Skills.
Vocational Level 2 qualifications: many courses in health and social care, construction, and business require a maths qualification at Level 1 or above as part of their entry requirements.
