Free Functional Skills Maths Level 1 in Cramlington. Classes run at Northumberland Skills Morpeth Campus. Daytime sessions run part-time over 36 weeks, so you can fit study around other commitments. You'll start with an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you. The course covers the maths skills that employers ask for, from working with numbers and measurements to handling data and solving everyday problems. A level 1 functional skills maths course sits one step below the GCSE maths alternative that many employers and colleges recognise at Level 2.
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, shapes, and basic geometry for everyday tasks.
You'll read and interpret charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll handle and compare data to draw simple conclusions.
You'll solve multi-step maths problems set in real situations.
You'll use a calculator correctly and know when to calculate mentally.
How you will learn
You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Northumberland Skills Morpeth Campus. Learning is part-time and daytime, spread across 36 weeks. Assessment is by a written exam set by City and Guilds. You'll complete an initial assessment at the start so the teaching can be planned around where you are now.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Northumberland Skills Morpeth 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 Level 1 or above.
Retail assistant: handling cash, stock counts, and pricing calculations.
Care assistant: recording measurements and following medication instructions accurately.
Construction labourer: reading measurements and working with quantities on site.
Catering assistant: weighing ingredients and managing portion sizes.
Delivery driver: route planning, load weights, and time calculations.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Maths Level 2: the step that matches what employers and colleges mean by a GCSE maths alternative. Most people study this after Level 1.
GCSE Mathematics: available at some centres if you want a traditional GCSE grade.
Vocational qualifications at Level 2: many trade and care courses require a Level 1 or Level 2 maths qualification as part of their entry requirements.
