Free Functional Skills Maths Level 1 in Leyland. Evening classes run at Runshaw College, so you can fit study around work or other commitments. You'll have a short Skills Check before you start to make sure this is the right level for you. The course covers practical maths skills used in everyday work and life situations, from calculating percentages to managing finances. It runs over 17 weeks part-time. A level 1 functional skills maths qualification is a recognised gcse maths alternative that many employers accept.
Who this course is for
Adults 19+. Our Functional Skills courses focus on the skills needed in everyday work and social situations. They help develop practical maths skills and allow you to apply these to a range of realistic everyday situations. Whether you need to learn how to calculate percentages for work or balance your personal finances, Functional Skills Maths courses will focus on practical maths skills used in everyday life. The awarding body for the course is City & Guilds (C&G). Task based activities will allow you to practise these in real life scenarios. Your progress will be regularly reviewed with your tutor. You will work individually, in pairs, small groups or as a whole group. In order to consolidate the skills and knowledge taught, you will need to do approximately 3 hours of directed study per week in your own time.
Entry requirements
Before you enrol, we will make sure you are enrolled to the right level of course for you through a short Skills Check and Information appointment. You should be able to state which skills you wish to improve, have clear goals you wish to achieve and be able to work independently.
What you will learn
You'll apply number skills to realistic everyday situations at work and home.
You'll calculate percentages and use them in practical contexts.
You'll work with fractions, decimals, and ratios in everyday tasks.
You'll interpret and use data, charts, and graphs.
You'll solve problems involving measures, shape, and space.
You'll manage and check calculations involving money and personal finances.
How you will learn
Classes are classroom-based and task-based. You'll work through practical activities that reflect real-life and workplace situations. Assessment is through a City and Guilds set task and an on-screen test. Your tutor will use the initial Skills Check to plan your learning from the start.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Runshaw College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: roles that involve handling cash and stock.
Warehouse operative: work requiring measurement and data checking.
Care assistant: roles where recording and calculating dosages matters.
Administrator: office work involving figures, invoices, and spreadsheets.
Catering assistant: food prep roles using weights and measures.
Customer service advisor: work involving calculations and billing queries.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics Level 2: the step up from Level 1. Level 2 is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent that many employers and colleges require for entry to further training.
GCSE Mathematics: if you want a graded qualification alongside your Functional Skills Certificate, some colleges offer adult GCSE maths classes.
Vocational qualifications at Level 2 or 3: many courses in health and social care, business, and construction require a maths qualification at Level 1 or above as an entry condition.
