Free Functional Skills Maths Level 1 in Worksop. Classes run at North Notts College, part-time during the day, so you can fit study around other commitments. This level 1 functional skills maths course runs over 18 weeks and covers the everyday maths skills that employers look for. It sits one step below the GCSE maths equivalent level, making it a strong foundation if you're working toward a full gcse maths alternative. You'll sit an external assessment at the end.
Who this course is for
The course is designed for entrants to roles in which they want to develop their stills, progression and/or career opportunities. Please see the RNN Group course website for further information and advice.
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages in practical contexts.
You'll read and interpret charts, graphs, and tables.
You'll use measurements and handle money calculations accurately.
You'll solve problems involving ratio and proportion.
You'll apply maths to real tasks such as budgeting, measuring, and comparing data.
You'll check and correct your own calculations.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions at North Notts College, working through practical maths tasks and problem-solving activities. Assessment is by an external written test set by City and Guilds. You'll have an initial assessment before you start so the course is matched to the right level for you, and the centre will use it to plan your learning.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. North Notts College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Warehouse operative: many roles ask for Level 1 maths as a minimum
Care assistant: supports numeracy requirements in medication and record-keeping
Retail assistant: handling cash, stock counts, and pricing tasks
Catering assistant: measuring, portioning, and basic costing
Childcare worker: required for some Level 2 childcare programmes
Administrator: data entry, invoicing, and spreadsheet work
What you could study next
Functional Skills Maths Level 2: the recognised GCSE maths equivalent, accepted by employers and colleges as meeting standard entry requirements. The natural next step after Level 1.
Level 2 vocational qualifications in areas such as business, health and social care, or construction often require Level 2 maths alongside the main qualification, so completing Level 2 Functional Skills Maths opens those routes.
