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Free Level 1 Functional Skills Maths in Sheffield – Realise

CostFREE
Duration3 months
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryWork based
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Functional Skills Maths Level 1 Qualification. Work-based training at your workplace. You study while you're in employment, fitting learning around your job. The course covers practical maths you use every day at work: measurements, data, money, and problem-solving. It typically takes 3 months to complete. This level 1 functional skills maths course is a recognised GCSE maths alternative. Employers and training providers accept it as equivalent to a GCSE grade. You need to be 19 or over to enrol. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm the right level for you.

Who this course is for

Functional Skills is about the practical application of maths and English. This means how you actually use these skills in real life situations.

This 10 week course is a great chance for those looking to gain their Maths and/or English qualifications.

The skills learnt can help to improve performance, boost confidence and support both business and personal growth.

They are respected qualifications awarded by City and Guilds.and they are accepted as GCSE A-C (or 4-9) equivalents. Completing your functional skills can aid your progression within your current place of work.

This course is cost-free to learners.

Entry requirements

You need to be aged 19 and over and will be assessed at the start of the course to determine the right level of support and learning

What you will learn

  • You'll apply number skills to everyday work tasks, including calculations and measurements.
  • You'll interpret charts, tables, and data relevant to your job.
  • You'll work with fractions, decimals, and percentages in practical contexts.
  • You'll solve problems involving money, such as budgets and payslips.
  • You'll use ratio and proportion in real working situations.
  • You'll check and communicate mathematical results clearly.

How you will learn

Learning is work-based, so you apply maths skills directly within your job role. Assessment is through a written exam set by City and Guilds. You'll also complete tasks that reflect real workplace situations. An initial assessment at the start identifies your current level and shapes your learning plan.

What you will need to bring

IT equipment is required for this course. Realise will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Warehouse operative: uses measurements, stock counts, and data daily.
  • Retail assistant: handles cash, pricing, and stock calculations.
  • Care assistant: records observations and manages medication quantities.
  • Administrator: works with spreadsheets, budgets, and numerical data.
  • Construction labourer: applies measurements and material quantities on site.
  • Customer service advisor: handles billing queries and numerical information.

What you could study next

  • Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics Level 2: the recognised GCSE maths equivalent accepted by most employers and further education providers. A natural next step after Level 1.
  • Level 2 vocational qualifications in your sector: many require a Level 2 maths qualification as an entry condition.
  • Apprenticeship programmes: most intermediate and advanced apprenticeships require Functional Skills Maths Level 2 or above.
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