Free Level 1 Functional Skills Maths in Long Eaton – Long Eaton Adult Education Centre
CostFREE
Duration60 hours
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
About this course
Free Functional Skills Maths Level 1 in Long Eaton. Classes run at Long Eaton Adult Education Centre during the day, part-time, so you can fit study around other commitments. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you. The course covers practical maths skills including working with numbers, fractions, percentages, measurements, and data. It takes around 60 hours to complete. Functional Skills Maths Level 1 sits just below Level 2, which is the recognised GCSE maths alternative accepted by many employers and colleges. This is a solid step toward that goal.
Who this course is for
Details not currently avalible
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
You'll calculate with fractions, decimals, and percentages in everyday contexts.
You'll use measurements for length, weight, capacity, and time.
You'll read and interpret charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll solve practical problems using basic geometry, including area and perimeter.
You'll check your own calculations and identify errors.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Long Eaton Adult Education Centre, working through practical tasks and exercises with a tutor. Assessment is by a written external exam set by City and Guilds. You'll need to pass the exam to earn your certificate. Your tutor will prepare you throughout the course so you know what to expect.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Long Eaton Adult Education Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Warehouse operative: many roles ask for basic maths skills
Care assistant: numeracy needed for medication and record-keeping
Retail assistant: handling cash, stock, and figures daily
Catering assistant: measuring, portioning, and costing food
Administrator: working with data, invoices, and spreadsheets
Teaching assistant: supporting pupils with numeracy tasks
What you could study next
Functional Skills Maths Level 2: the next step up, and the recognised GCSE maths alternative accepted by employers and colleges. Completing Level 1 prepares you well for it.
GCSE Mathematics: available at many adult education centres if you want a traditional GCSE grade.
Vocational qualifications at Level 2 or above: many courses in health and social care, business, or construction require a Level 2 maths qualification as part of their entry criteria.
