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Level 1 Functional Skills Maths in Stoke-on-Trent

CostFREE
Duration55 hours
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 Stoke-on-Trent. Classes run at Stoke on Trent Employment and Skills Hub. Daytime sessions are part-time, so you can fit study around other commitments. This level 1 functional skills maths course covers number, measure, and data handling in practical, everyday contexts. It runs for 55 hours in total. You'll start with an assessment to confirm this is the right level for you. A functional skills maths qualification at Level 1 is a recognised step toward Level 2, the GCSE maths alternative accepted by many employers and colleges.

Who this course is for

Functional Skills Maths - Level Accredited Qualifications - If you want to improve your Maths skills and work towards a nationally recognised qualification, this is the course for you.

Entry requirements

19+ You will be required to complete an assessment to determine what level you need to study.

What you will learn

  • You'll work with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages in practical situations.
  • You'll use measurements and handle units of length, weight, capacity, and time.
  • You'll read and interpret charts, tables, and graphs.
  • You'll solve problems involving money and everyday calculations.
  • You'll use basic geometry, including area and perimeter.
  • You'll apply maths to real tasks, such as budgeting, reading timetables, and following instructions.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Stoke on Trent Employment and Skills Hub, with a tutor guiding sessions at a part-time daytime pace. Assessment is by a written exam set by City and Guilds. You'll complete the exam when you and your tutor agree you're ready. The initial assessment at the start helps place you at the right level and shapes your learning plan.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Stoke on Trent Employment and Skills Hub will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Warehouse operative: many roles ask for a maths qualification at this level
  • Retail assistant: handling cash, stock, and pricing requires solid number skills
  • Care assistant: numeracy is checked during health and social care recruitment
  • Catering assistant: measuring, portioning, and costing use everyday maths
  • Apprentice: most apprenticeships require Functional Skills Maths at Level 1 or above
  • Administrator: data entry and basic calculations are part of most office roles

What you could study next

Functional Skills Maths Level 2 is the natural next step. It is the GCSE maths alternative recognised by employers and colleges when they ask for GCSE grade 4 or above. From there, you could move into vocational qualifications in health and social care, business administration, or construction, many of which require Level 2 maths as an entry condition.

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