Free Functional Skills Maths Level 1 in Manchester. Evening maths classes run at Longsight Library & Learning Centre, so you can fit study around work or other commitments. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you. The course covers number, measure, and data handling at Level 1 and runs over 33 weeks part-time. A level 1 functional skills maths course is a recognised step toward the Level 2 qualification, which is the GCSE maths equivalent accepted by many employers and colleges.
Who this course is for
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Entry requirements
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What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages in everyday contexts.
You'll use and interpret measurements, including length, weight, capacity, and time.
You'll read and interpret charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll solve practical maths problems using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
You'll check your own calculations and identify errors.
You'll apply maths to real-life situations such as money, budgeting, and timetables.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Longsight Library & Learning Centre during evening sessions. Teaching covers the core areas of the Pearson Edexcel specification: number, measure, shape and space, and handling data. Assessment is by a written exam set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. You must pass the exam to earn the qualification. Your tutor will use the initial assessment to plan your learning and track your progress throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Longsight Library & Learning Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Warehouse operative: many roles require a level 1 functional skills maths qualification or above.
Retail assistant: stock counting, cash handling, and pricing all use Level 1 maths skills.
Care assistant: numeracy is checked at application or induction for many care roles.
Catering assistant: portion control, ordering, and till work draw on these skills.
Apprentice: most apprenticeship frameworks require Functional Skills Maths at Level 1 or 2.
Administrator: data entry, invoicing, and scheduling all use everyday number skills.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics Level 2: the natural next step. Level 2 is the gcse maths alternative accepted by employers, colleges, and universities when they ask for GCSE Maths grade 4 or above. Many apprenticeships and further education courses require it.
GCSE Mathematics: if you prefer a traditional qualification, some centres offer adult GCSE maths classes alongside or after Functional Skills Level 2.
