Free Functional Skills Maths Level 1 in Leyland. Classes run at Runshaw College during the day, part-time over 17 weeks. This level 1 functional skills maths course focuses on practical maths you can use at work and in everyday life, from calculating percentages to managing personal finances. Before you start, you'll have a short Skills Check appointment to confirm this is the right level for you. A free functional skills maths course for adults looking to study at a manageable pace.
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 at home.
You'll calculate percentages, fractions, and ratios in practical contexts.
You'll interpret and use data, charts, and graphs.
You'll work with measurements, including length, weight, and capacity.
You'll manage money calculations, such as budgets and personal finances.
You'll solve problems using maths in a range of everyday scenarios.
How you will learn
You'll learn through task-based activities in the classroom, applying maths to realistic situations rather than abstract exercises. Assessment is through a City and Guilds external test. Your tutor will use the initial Skills Check to plan your learning and track your progress throughout the 17 weeks.
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: handling cash, stock counts, and pricing
Warehouse operative: measuring, weighing, and recording stock
Care assistant: calculating medication doses and recording data
Administrator: working with figures, invoices, and spreadsheets
Catering assistant: measuring ingredients and managing orders
Customer service advisor: processing payments and handling queries
What you could study next
Functional Skills Maths Level 2: the recognised GCSE maths equivalent, accepted by employers and colleges when they ask for GCSE Maths or equivalent. A natural next step after Level 1.
GCSE Mathematics: if you want a traditional GCSE grade, some colleges offer adult GCSE maths classes alongside Functional Skills routes.
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.
