Free Functional Skills Maths Level 1. Study online. You can work through the course at your own pace, fitting study around work, family, or other commitments. The course covers whole numbers and decimals, fractions and percentages, measurements, money, and time. You'll apply maths to everyday situations like calculating bills, working out price changes, and taking measurements. Before you start, you'll complete a short initial assessment so the course can be tailored to your level. The course typically takes 11 months part-time. A free functional skills maths course for adults who want a level 1 functional skills maths qualification without travelling to a centre.
Who this course is for
Our accredited Functional Skills maths course gives you the essential, practical skills in maths that you can apply at work, at home or in your community by developing your numeracy skills and learn how to work with whole numbers and decimals, fractions and percentages, time, money and measurements. You will gain confidence in using maths in everyday life and work situations such as: - Work out price increase and decreases when shopping and paying for bills - Calculate how much wallpaper and paint is needed to decorate - Support with your children's maths homework - Effectively budget and understand your pay slip - Understand data and produce numerical reports - Meeting employer needs to support employment or progression in work
Entry requirements
Prior to starting the course, you will be required to complete a brief initial assessment. This will help us understand your current starting point and allow us to tailor the course to meet your specific needs.
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, decimals, fractions, and percentages.
You'll calculate with money, including price increases, decreases, and bills.
You'll use measurements for practical tasks at home and at work.
You'll work with time in everyday and work-based contexts.
You'll apply maths to real situations in your community and workplace.
You'll develop the numeracy skills that employers expect at Level 1.
How you will learn
You'll study online and work through course materials at your own pace. Assessment is by a formal written exam set by City and Guilds. Before you start, you'll complete a short initial assessment to establish your starting point. Your learning will be tailored to your needs based on that assessment.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Cambridgeshire County Council will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: handles pricing, change, and stock calculations daily.
Warehouse operative: uses measurements and quantities in picking and packing.
Care assistant: records and calculates medication doses and fluid intake.
Catering assistant: measures ingredients and manages portion costs.
Childcare worker: supports numeracy activities and tracks developmental data.
Administrator: processes invoices, timesheets, and basic financial records.
Construction labourer: reads measurements and estimates materials on site.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics Level 2: the recognised GCSE maths equivalent. Many employers and colleges ask for Level 2 maths, so this is the natural next step after Level 1.
GCSE Mathematics: available through some colleges if you want a traditional GCSE grade.
Level 2 vocational qualifications in your chosen sector: most require Level 1 or Level 2 maths as a condition of entry.
