Free Level 1 Functional Skills Maths in North Shields
CostFREE
Duration52 hours
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
About this course
Free Functional Skills Maths Level 1 in North Shields. Classes run at Barnardo's Employment, Training and Skills North. This level 1 functional skills maths course runs full-time during the day and takes around 52 hours to complete. It covers practical maths skills used in everyday life and work, from working with numbers and fractions to interpreting data and solving problems. If you're on a 16-19 Study Programme, it can be taken as part of that. No entry requirements apply.
Who this course is for
16-19 Study Programme
Entry requirements
No entry requirements, completed as part of a 16-19 Study Programme if required
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages.
You'll use maths to solve practical, real-world problems.
You'll read and interpret charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll calculate with measurements, including length, weight, and time.
You'll understand ratio and proportion in everyday contexts.
You'll check and explain your working clearly.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at the centre. Assessment is by a written exam set and marked by City and Guilds. The exam tests your ability to apply maths skills to practical tasks and problems. You'll have an initial assessment before you start so the course can be matched to the right level for you.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Barnardo's Employment, Training and Skills North will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: handles cash, change, and stock counts daily.
Warehouse operative: uses measurements and quantities on the job.
Care assistant: records and monitors basic numerical information.
Catering assistant: measures ingredients and manages portion sizes.
Delivery driver's mate: reads load weights and route distances.
Construction labourer: works with measurements and material quantities.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Maths Level 2: the recognised GCSE maths alternative accepted by employers and colleges. The natural next step after Level 1.
GCSE Mathematics: if you want a traditional GCSE grade, Level 1 gives you a solid foundation.
Vocational qualifications at Level 2: many apprenticeships and college courses require Level 2 maths, so completing Level 1 puts you on track.
