Free Functional Skills Maths Level 1 in Dudley. Classes run at Nova Training Netherton. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this level is right for you, and the centre will use it to plan your learning. The course covers both the core maths skills and how to apply them in everyday and work situations. It runs full-time during the day and takes 13 weeks to complete. A level 1 functional skills maths course is a recognised GCSE maths alternative for many employers and further study programmes.
Who this course is for
The Functional Skills qualification is intended for anyone wishing to develop their maths and English.
You will focus on both the underpinning skills as well as the ability to apply maths and English to different contexts.
Entry requirements
Must be aged 16 to 18
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages.
You'll read and interpret data from tables, charts, and graphs.
You'll use maths to solve problems in everyday and work-based contexts.
You'll measure, calculate, and use units of measurement accurately.
You'll understand and use basic ratio and proportion.
You'll apply maths skills to real-life tasks such as budgeting, planning, and comparing information.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Nova Training Netherton, with a mix of taught sessions and practice activities. Assessment is through a written exam set and marked by City and Guilds. The exam tests both your underpinning maths knowledge and your ability to apply it in context. You must be aged 16 to 18 to enrol on this course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Nova Training Netherton will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: maths used daily for stock, cash, and pricing
Warehouse operative: measuring, counting, and data recording tasks
Care assistant: calculating medication doses and recording observations
Catering assistant: weighing, portioning, and basic costing
Construction labourer: measuring materials and reading plans
Customer service advisor: handling numbers, invoices, and basic data
What you could study next
Functional Skills Maths Level 2: the recognised GCSE maths equivalent, accepted by most employers and colleges when they ask for GCSE maths or equivalent. A natural next step after Level 1.
GCSE Mathematics: available at some colleges if you want the traditional qualification route.
Vocational qualifications at Level 2: many courses in business, health and social care, and construction require Level 1 or Level 2 maths as a condition of enrolment.
