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Free Level 1 Functional Skills Maths in Selby – Selby Adult Learning and Skills Service

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 Selby. Classes run at Selby Adult Learning and Skills Service, part-time during the day, making it manageable alongside other commitments. This level 1 functional skills maths course covers everyday maths skills: working with numbers, fractions, percentages, and basic data. The course runs for 18 weeks. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Functional Skills Maths Level 1 is the right level for you, and the centre will use it to plan your learning.

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 in practical contexts.
  • You'll read and interpret charts, tables, and graphs.
  • You'll use measurements and apply them to everyday tasks.
  • You'll solve problems involving money, time, and space.
  • You'll check and communicate results using maths.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Selby Adult Learning and Skills Service, with a tutor guiding you through each topic. Assessment is by a written exam set by City and Guilds. You may also complete short tasks or practice activities during the course to prepare for the final assessment.

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 ask for Level 1 maths as a minimum.
  • Retail assistant: handles cash, stock counts, and basic calculations daily.
  • Care assistant: care providers often require a functional skills maths qualification.
  • Catering assistant: measures, portions, and stock management need solid maths.
  • Childcare worker: early years settings may ask for Level 1 or above.
  • Administrator: office roles use maths for invoices, data entry, and scheduling.

What you could study next

Once you have your Level 1, the natural next step is Functional Skills Maths Level 2. Level 2 is the recognised gcse maths equivalent and is what employers mean when they ask for 'GCSE maths or equivalent'. A free functional skills maths course at Level 2 is available to eligible adults. After that, you could move into vocational qualifications or further study that requires a Level 2 maths standard.

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