Free Functional Skills Maths Level 1 in Rotherham. Classes run at Morthyng Vocational College North Grove House. This level 1 functional skills maths course runs full-time during the day and takes around 75 hours to complete. It covers the practical maths skills used in everyday life and work, from working with numbers and measurements to handling data. A level 1 functional skills maths qualification is a recognised gcse maths alternative for learners building the maths foundation employers ask for. You'll sit a City and Guilds assessment at the end.
Who this course is for
16-19
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages.
You'll use measurements and understand units of length, weight, capacity, and time.
You'll read and interpret charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll solve practical maths problems in everyday and work-related contexts.
You'll use basic geometry, including shapes, space, and scale.
You'll check your own calculations and identify errors.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Morthyng Vocational College North Grove House. Teaching covers the skills tested in the City and Guilds assessment. Assessment is by a written examination. Your programme is planned with you at the start, based on your starting point and prior achievements, so the content is matched to where you are.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Morthyng Vocational College North Grove House will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: handles cash, stock counts, and pricing daily.
Warehouse operative: uses measurements, quantities, and data entry.
Care assistant: records observations and manages medication quantities.
Catering assistant: works with weights, portions, and stock.
Construction labourer: reads measurements and calculates materials.
Apprentice in any trade: most apprenticeships require Level 1 maths as a minimum.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics Level 2: the next step up, and the recognised GCSE maths equivalent that many employers and colleges ask for.
GCSE Maths: available at some centres if you want to sit the full GCSE qualification.
Vocational qualifications at Level 2: many Level 2 courses in trades, health, business, and childcare require a maths qualification at Level 1 or above as part of the programme.
