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Free Level 1 Functional Skills Maths in Ripon – Ripon Community House Ripon

CostFREE
Duration18 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 Ripon. Classes run at Ripon Community House Ripon. Daytime sessions run part-time over 18 weeks, making this a manageable option if you have caring responsibilities or other commitments during the week. This level 1 functional skills maths course covers everyday maths skills: working with numbers, fractions, percentages, and basic data. It sits below GCSE level, so it's a recognised gcse maths alternative if you don't yet hold a Level 1 or higher maths qualification.

Who this course is for

This course is for people who want to improve their Maths skills and who currently, do not hold a current Level 1 or higher qualification

Entry requirements

To be eligible for funding for courses you must be over 19 years of age as at 31st August in the current academic year and not be an apprentice, further eligibility may be linked to where you live and we will check that at enrolment stage and may contact

What you will learn

  • You'll work with whole numbers, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
  • You'll calculate with fractions, decimals, and percentages in practical contexts.
  • You'll use and interpret basic data, tables, and charts.
  • You'll apply measurement and geometry skills, including area, perimeter, and scale.
  • You'll solve everyday maths problems using logical reasoning.
  • You'll understand and use simple formulas and relationships between numbers.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Ripon Community House Ripon. Teaching covers the skills in the qualification through practical tasks and worked examples. Assessment is by an external written exam set by City and Guilds. You'll also complete an initial assessment at the start so the course is matched to the right level for you.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Ripon Community House Ripon will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Retail assistant: many employers ask for a maths qualification at this level
  • Warehouse operative: stock counting and basic calculations required
  • Care assistant: numeracy needed for medication and record-keeping tasks
  • Catering assistant: measuring, portioning, and till work
  • Childcare worker: supports applications for Level 2 childcare training
  • Admin assistant: basic data entry and numerical record-keeping

What you could study next

Once you hold this qualification, you can move on to Functional Skills Maths Level 2, which is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent. Employers and colleges that ask for GCSE maths grade 4 (grade C) or equivalent will accept Level 2. From there, you could progress to vocational qualifications at Level 2 or Level 3 in areas such as business, health and social care, or construction, many of which require a Level 2 maths qualification as a condition of entry.

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