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Free Level 1 Functional Skills Maths in Sheffield – CTS Training

CostFREE
Duration100 hours
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Functional Skills Maths Level 1 in Sheffield. Daytime classes run at CTS Training. You'll study around 100 hours in total, covering the maths skills that employers and colleges ask for. This level 1 functional skills maths course builds number, measurement, and data skills through classroom-based learning. It sits below GCSE level, making it a practical starting point if you want to work toward a gcse maths alternative at Level 2.

Who this course is for

16-19 or 19-24 with an Education, Health Care Plan

Entry requirements

***RECRUITING NOW for 2025/2026*** - Are you aged 16-19? Or 19-24 with an Education, Health Care Plan, have evidence that you legally reside in the UK, are you a school leaver who didnt quite get the grades when you left school at or before year 11 or sixth form or college? No matter how well you did prior, we can help you get where you want to be on a CTS Study Programme to help you gain the qualifications & confidence you may need for the future.

What you will learn

  • You'll work with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages.
  • You'll use measurements and handle units of length, weight, capacity, and time.
  • You'll read and interpret charts, tables, and graphs.
  • You'll solve practical maths problems set in everyday and work contexts.
  • You'll check your answers and explain your working clearly.

How you will learn

You'll attend daytime classes at the centre. Learning is flexible, so the pace is adjusted to suit you. Assessment is by a written exam set by City and Guilds. You'll have an initial assessment when you start so the centre can plan your learning at the right level.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. CTS Training will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Warehouse operative: many roles ask for Level 1 or Level 2 maths
  • Retail assistant: handles cash, stock counts, and basic calculations
  • Care assistant: numeracy needed for medication and record-keeping
  • Catering assistant: measures ingredients and manages portion sizes
  • Delivery driver's mate: reads schedules, weights, and distances
  • Construction labourer: measures materials and reads basic plans

What you could study next

Once you have your Level 1 Certificate, the natural next step is Functional Skills Maths Level 2. Level 2 is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent and is what most employers and colleges mean when they ask for GCSE maths or equivalent. From there, you could move into vocational qualifications at Level 2 or 3 in your chosen sector, or progress to an apprenticeship or further study.

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