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Free Level 1 Functional Skills Maths in Middlesbrough

CostFREE
Duration55 months
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryBlended learning
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Functional Skills Maths Level 1 in Middlesbrough. Classes run at St Marys Centre, with a mix of online study and time at the centre. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you. The course covers everyday maths skills used in work and daily life, from calculations and fractions to data and problem-solving. It's a recognised level 1 functional skills maths qualification and a genuine gcse maths alternative. The course runs daytime on a flexible basis. You must be 19 or over to enrol.

Who this course is for

This course is suited for Anyone who:

Would like to brush up, improve their maths Want to help their children with their maths Gain a recognized qualification to help with employment Need entry to University or other College programme Want to get on in their job

Entry requirements

You must be age 19+

We will check your current skills and advise you what Level you need to work at.

What you will learn

  • You'll work with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages.
  • You'll interpret and use data presented in tables, charts, and graphs.
  • You'll solve practical maths problems set in real contexts.
  • You'll use measurements, including length, weight, capacity, and time.
  • You'll understand and work with simple formulas and ratios.
  • You'll develop the maths skills needed to support job applications and workplace tasks.

How you will learn

Learning is blended. You'll study online at times that suit you and attend daytime sessions at St Marys Centre. Assessment is by a written exam set and marked by City and Guilds. There is no coursework portfolio. The exam tests your ability to apply maths skills to practical, everyday situations.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. St Marys Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Warehouse operative: many roles require Level 1 or Level 2 maths
  • Care assistant: supports numeracy checks in medication and record-keeping
  • Retail assistant: stock, pricing, and till work all use everyday maths
  • Catering assistant: measures, portions, and ordering require basic maths
  • Teaching assistant: helps you support children's maths in the classroom
  • Construction labourer: measurements and quantities needed on site

What you could study next

  • Functional Skills Maths Level 2: the next step up, and the recognised GCSE maths equivalent that many employers and colleges ask for.
  • GCSE Maths: some learners move on to a full GCSE after completing Level 1.
  • Vocational qualifications at Level 2: many courses in health and social care, construction, and business require Level 1 or Level 2 maths as a condition of entry.
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