Free Functional Skills Maths Level 1 in Newton Aycliffe. Classes run at Newton Aycliffe Youth and Community Centre. Daytime sessions run part-time over 36 weeks, so you can fit study around other commitments. This level 1 functional skills maths course covers calculating, measuring, and working with fractions, decimals and percentages. You'll learn to apply maths to everyday situations at work and in daily life. A functional skills maths qualification at Level 1 is a recognised gcse maths alternative that many employers accept.
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 units of length, weight, capacity and time.
You'll interpret and use data from tables, charts and graphs.
You'll solve problems involving money, including budgeting and calculating costs.
You'll apply maths skills to real everyday situations at home and at work.
You'll use ratio and proportion in practical contexts.
How you will learn
You'll attend face-to-face classroom sessions at Newton Aycliffe Youth and Community Centre. Learning is at your own pace, with tutor support throughout. Assessment is by a written exam. You'll have an initial assessment at the start so the tutor can confirm that Functional Skills Maths Level 1 is the right level for you and plan your learning accordingly.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Newton Aycliffe Youth and Community Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: many employers ask for maths at Level 1 or above.
Retail assistant: handles cash, stock counts and basic calculations daily.
Warehouse operative: uses measuring and numeracy in picking and packing roles.
Teaching assistant: supports pupils with maths; Level 1 shows your own competence.
Catering assistant: measures ingredients and manages portion costs.
Childminder or nursery worker: uses numeracy in planning and record-keeping.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Maths Level 2: the next step up, and the recognised GCSE maths equivalent that many employers and colleges require. Completing Level 1 prepares you well for it.
GCSE Mathematics: available at some centres for learners who want the traditional qualification alongside or after Functional Skills.
Vocational Level 2 qualifications: many require Level 1 or Level 2 maths as an entry condition, so this Certificate opens those doors.
