Free Functional Skills Maths Level 1 in Rotherham. Classes run at Dearne Family Centre. Daytime sessions run part-time over 36 weeks, so you can fit a level 1 functional skills maths course around other commitments. You'll start with an information and guidance session to confirm this is the right level for you. The course covers everyday maths skills: working with numbers, measures, and data. A level 1 functional skills maths qualification is a recognised GCSE maths alternative that many employers accept in place of a GCSE.
Who this course is for
Anyone. Please contact us for more information.
Entry requirements
An information, adivce and guidance session will be required. Please contact us for more information.
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages in practical contexts.
You'll use and interpret data from tables, charts, and graphs.
You'll apply maths to everyday tasks such as budgeting, measuring, and calculating time.
You'll solve problems involving ratio and proportion.
You'll understand and use common units of measure, including length, weight, and capacity.
You'll check and interpret results to make sure they make sense in context.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Dearne Family Centre. Assessment is by a written exam set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. There is no coursework portfolio. Your tutor will work through topics with you in class and give you practice questions to build your skills before the exam.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Dearne Family Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: many employers ask for maths at Level 1 or above.
Retail sales assistant: handles cash, stock counts, and basic calculations.
Warehouse operative: uses measures, quantities, and data daily.
Catering assistant: works with weights, portions, and ordering figures.
Childcare worker: supports numeracy activities and records data.
Administrator: processes figures, invoices, and spreadsheet data.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics Level 2: the step up from Level 1 and the recognised GCSE maths equivalent. Many employers and colleges ask for Level 2 maths, so this is the natural next qualification.
GCSE Mathematics: some learners use Level 1 as preparation before attempting a full GCSE.
Vocational qualifications at Level 2: many courses in health and social care, business, or construction ask for Level 1 or Level 2 maths as an entry requirement.
