Free Functional Skills Maths Level 1 in Stanley. Classes run at DurhamLearn The Louisa Centre. Daytime sessions run part-time over 36 weeks, making it manageable alongside caring responsibilities or other commitments. You'll work on calculating, measuring, and applying maths to everyday situations, covering fractions, decimals, and percentages. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Level 1 is the right starting point and to shape your learning plan. This level 1 functional skills maths course sits one step below the GCSE maths equivalent level, and completing it opens the door to Level 2.
Who this course is for
Anyone wishing to boost their skills and gain a functional skills qualification
What you will learn
You'll calculate with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages.
You'll measure and work with common units of length, weight, capacity, and time.
You'll interpret and use data from tables, charts, and graphs.
You'll solve practical maths problems drawn from everyday situations.
You'll work with ratios and simple formulas.
You'll check your answers and explain your reasoning clearly.
How you will learn
You'll attend face-to-face classroom sessions at DurhamLearn The Louisa Centre each week. Learning is at your own pace, focusing on the skills most relevant to you. Assessment is through a written exam, taken in person at the centre. Your tutor will work with you throughout the course to make sure you're ready before you sit it.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. DurhamLearn The Louisa Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: many employers ask for maths at this level
Warehouse operative: stock counting and measurement tasks
Care assistant: recording, measuring, and handling medication quantities
Catering assistant: weighing, portioning, and basic costing
Childcare worker: supporting numeracy activities with children
Administrator: handling data, invoices, and basic calculations
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics Level 2: the recognised GCSE maths alternative accepted by employers and colleges. This is the natural next step after Level 1.
GCSE Mathematics: available at some centres if you want the traditional qualification route.
Vocational qualifications at Level 2: many courses in health and social care, business, and construction require Level 2 maths as an entry condition.
