Free Functional Skills Maths Level 1 in Rugby. Classes run at Rugby Borough FC Academy. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you, and the centre will use it to plan your learning. The course covers practical maths skills used in everyday life and work, and runs for 75 hours of full-time daytime study. A level 1 functional skills maths qualification is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent for many employers and training providers.
Who this course is for
16-19
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages
You'll read and interpret charts, tables, and graphs
You'll use measurements and handle units of length, weight, and capacity
You'll solve problems involving money, time, and ratio
You'll check and correct calculations using estimation and rounding
You'll apply maths to realistic, work-related tasks and everyday situations
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Rugby Borough FC Academy. Learning is practical and task-based, applying maths to real contexts. Assessment is by a written external test set and marked by City and Guilds. You'll also complete a separate on-screen or paper-based skills check. Your programme is planned with you at the start, based on your starting point and goals.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Rugby Borough FC Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail sales assistant - handles cash, stock counts, and pricing
Warehouse operative - measures, weighs, and records stock
Care assistant - uses maths for medication records and rotas
Catering assistant - measures ingredients and manages portion sizes
Construction labourer - reads measurements and calculates materials
Apprentice in any trade - most apprenticeships require Level 1 maths
What you could study next
Functional Skills Maths Level 2 - the recognised GCSE maths alternative accepted by employers and colleges. The natural next step after Level 1.
GCSE Maths - some learners move on to a full GCSE once they have Level 1 as a foundation.
Vocational qualifications at Level 2 - many require a Level 1 or Level 2 maths qualification as part of the programme.
