Free Level 1 Functional Skills Maths in Swadlincote
CostFREE
Duration60 hours
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
About this course
Free Functional Skills Maths Level 1 in Swadlincote. Classes run at Swadlincote Adult Community Education Centre. Daytime sessions run part-time, so you can fit study around other commitments. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Level 1 is the right starting point, and the centre will use it to plan your learning. The course covers everyday maths skills including working with numbers, fractions, percentages, and measurements. At 60 hours, it's a manageable commitment spread across the term. Level 1 is a stepping stone toward the Level 2 qualification, which is the recognised GCSE maths alternative that many employers accept.
Who this course is for
Details not currently avalible
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
You'll calculate with fractions, decimals, and percentages in everyday contexts.
You'll use ratios and proportions to solve practical problems.
You'll interpret and use data from tables, charts, and graphs.
You'll measure and work with common units including length, weight, capacity, and time.
You'll solve multi-step problems using maths in real-life situations.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Swadlincote Adult Community Education Centre. Assessment is by a written external exam set by City and Guilds. There is no coursework portfolio for this qualification. Your tutor will work through topics with you in class and give you practice questions to build your skills ahead of the exam.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Swadlincote Adult Community Education Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant - many care employers ask for maths at Level 1 or above
Retail assistant - handling cash, stock, and pricing day to day
Warehouse operative - measuring, counting, and checking deliveries
Teaching assistant - supporting pupils with numeracy in school
Catering assistant - weighing ingredients and managing portion sizes
Administrator - working with figures, invoices, and basic data
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics Level 2 - the recognised gcse maths alternative accepted by most employers and colleges. This is the natural next step after Level 1.
GCSE Mathematics - available at some adult education centres if you want a traditional GCSE grade.
Vocational Level 2 qualifications - many courses in health and social care, business, or construction require maths at Level 1 or Level 2 as part of their entry requirements.
