Free Functional Skills Maths Level 1 in Selby. Evening classes run at Selby Adult Learning and Skills Service, so you can fit study around work or other commitments. This level 1 functional skills maths course runs for 18 weeks part-time. It covers the everyday maths skills that employers look for, from working with numbers and measurements to solving practical problems. A free functional skills maths course for adults who don't yet hold a Level 1 or higher maths qualification. Functional Skills Maths Level 1 sits just below the GCSE maths equivalent level, making it a strong step toward a level 1 functional skills 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, fractions, decimals, and percentages.
You'll use measurements, shapes, and basic geometry in practical contexts.
You'll read and interpret data from tables, charts, and graphs.
You'll solve problems involving money, time, and everyday calculations.
You'll check your own working and explain your methods clearly.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Selby Adult Learning and Skills Service, with a tutor guiding you through topics each week. Assessment is by a written external exam set by City and Guilds. You'll also complete an initial assessment before the course begins, so the centre can confirm that Level 1 is the right starting point for you and plan your learning accordingly.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Selby Adult Learning and Skills Service will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Warehouse operative: many roles require basic maths for stock and picking
Retail assistant: handling transactions, stock counts, and pricing
Care assistant: recording measurements, medication amounts, and daily logs
Administrator: working with figures, invoices, and spreadsheets
Catering assistant: weighing, measuring, and portion control
Construction labourer: reading measurements and calculating quantities
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics Level 2: the recognised GCSE maths equivalent. Completing Level 2 means employers who ask for GCSE maths or equivalent will accept it.
GCSE Mathematics: if you want a traditional GCSE grade, some adult learning centres offer this alongside or after Functional Skills Level 2.
Vocational qualifications at Level 2 or 3: many courses in health and social care, business, and construction require a maths qualification at Level 1 or above as part of their entry criteria.
