Free Functional Skills Maths Level 1 in Scarborough. Evening maths classes run at Scarborough TEC, so you can fit study around work or other commitments. 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, from working with numbers and fractions to handling data and measurements. It runs part-time over roughly 10 months. When employers ask for a GCSE maths equivalent, a level 1 functional skills maths qualification is a recognised step toward that standard.
Who this course is for
Adults
Entry requirements
https://www.scarboroughtec.ac.uk/
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages in practical contexts.
You'll use basic algebra and formulae to solve straightforward problems.
You'll interpret and compare data presented in tables, charts, and graphs.
You'll calculate measurements including length, weight, capacity, and time.
You'll handle money calculations, including budgeting and working out costs.
You'll apply maths to real tasks such as planning, estimating, and checking results.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Scarborough TEC, with a mix of teacher-led instruction and practice activities. Assessment is by a written external exam set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. You must pass the exam to earn the qualification. Your tutor will prepare you for the exam format throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Scarborough TEC will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: many employers ask for maths at this level
Warehouse operative: stock counting and measurement tasks require it
Care assistant: medication calculations and record-keeping use these skills
Apprentice in any trade: maths at Level 1 or above is often required to start
Administrator: handling figures, invoices, and data entry day to day
Customer service advisor: working with pricing, refunds, and basic accounts
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics Level 2: the step that meets the GCSE maths equivalent standard recognised by most employers and further education providers. A natural next course after Level 1.
GCSE Mathematics: available at some centres for those who want the traditional qualification alongside or instead of Functional Skills.
Vocational qualifications at Level 2: many require maths at Level 1 or above as an entry condition, so this opens doors to trade and professional training.
