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Free Level 1 Functional Skills Maths in Launceston – Launceston Adult Learning Centre

CostFREE
Duration22 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Functional Skills Maths Level 1 in Launceston. Classes run at Launceston Adult Learning Centre during the day, part-time over 22 weeks. That pace gives you time to fit study around family, work, or other commitments. This level 1 functional skills maths course covers everyday maths skills: working with numbers, fractions, percentages, measurements, and data. It sits below GCSE level but is a strong stepping stone toward a gcse maths alternative at Level 2. You'll sit an assessment at the end.

Who this course is for

This course is for learners wishing to improve their English skills and gain a qualification in a supportive adult environment

What you will learn

  • You'll work with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages in everyday contexts.
  • 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 using the right methods and check your answers.
  • You'll use basic geometry, including area, perimeter, and simple shapes.
  • You'll apply maths to real tasks such as budgeting, reading timetables, and comparing quantities.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Launceston Adult Learning Centre, with a tutor guiding you through each topic. Assessment is by a written external exam set by City and Guilds. You'll need to pass both a non-calculator and a calculator paper. Your tutor will prepare you with practice tasks and worked examples throughout the course before you sit the final assessment.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Launceston Adult Learning Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Retail assistant: maths skills used daily for stock, pricing, and cash handling.
  • Warehouse operative: measuring, counting, and data recording on the job.
  • Care assistant: calculating medication doses and recording observations.
  • Catering assistant: weighing ingredients and managing portion sizes.
  • Childcare worker: tracking attendance and basic record-keeping.
  • Administrator: handling invoices, spreadsheets, and numerical data.

What you could study next

Once you've completed this level 1 functional skills maths course, the natural next step is Functional Skills Maths Level 2. Level 2 is the recognised GCSE maths alternative that many employers and colleges ask for. From there, you could move into vocational qualifications, apprenticeships, or further study that requires a maths entry requirement at Level 2.

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