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Free Level 1 Functional Skills Maths in March – The March Community Centre

CostFREE
Duration11 months
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 March. Daytime classes run at The March Community Centre, part-time over 11 months. That pace gives you time to fit study around other commitments. You'll work through number, measure, and data skills at Level 1, building toward the exam that earns your qualification. A level 1 functional skills maths qualification is the recognised GCSE maths alternative accepted by many employers and colleges. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you. The centre will use it to plan your learning.

Who this course is for

This course is for adults who need to improve their maths skills and who will be expected to undertake exams to gain a qualification.

Entry requirements

Achievement of FS Maths at level E3 or understanding of basic Maths.

What you will learn

  • You'll work with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages in everyday contexts.
  • You'll use and interpret data from tables, charts, and graphs.
  • You'll apply measurement and geometry to practical problems.
  • You'll solve problems involving money, time, and quantities.
  • You'll check and interpret answers to make sure they make sense in context.
  • You'll prepare for a formal exam to gain your qualification.

How you will learn

You'll attend classroom sessions at The March Community Centre during the day. Learning is delivered face-to-face, with practice tasks and worked examples throughout the course. Assessment is by a formal written exam set by City and Guilds. You must pass the exam to earn the Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics Level 1.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The March Community Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Warehouse operative: many roles require Level 1 maths or above
  • Retail assistant: handling cash, stock counts, and pricing
  • Care assistant: recording measurements and following care plans
  • Catering assistant: weighing, portioning, and following recipes
  • Delivery driver: route planning and load calculations
  • Construction labourer: measuring materials on site
  • Receptionist: handling bookings, figures, and basic admin

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 accepted by employers who ask for GCSE grade 4 or above. From there, you could move into vocational qualifications at Level 2 or 3 in your chosen sector, or apply for apprenticeships that require a maths qualification at Level 2.

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