Free Functional Skills Maths Level 1 in Sheffield. Classes run at The Sheffield College during the day, part-time over one year. That pace gives you time to fit study around other commitments. This level 1 functional skills maths course covers everyday maths skills: working with numbers, fractions, percentages, and basic data. It sits one step below the gcse maths equivalent level, making it a solid foundation if you want to move up to Level 2. You'll sit an external exam to complete the course.
Who this course is for
The Sheffield College is a thriving further education college situated in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. We have 4 main campuses across the city, including our City Campus, Hillsborough Campus, Olive Grove Campus and Peaks Campus. We offer a wide range of Apprenticeships, vocational courses, A Levels, professional courses and university level courses. Please go to our website www.sheffcol.ac.uk for full details.
Entry requirements
Please check our website for the most up-to-date entry requirement for this course.
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, decimals, and fractions in everyday contexts.
You'll calculate percentages and use ratios in practical situations.
You'll read and interpret charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll measure and work with shape, space, and basic geometry.
You'll solve problems using maths in real-life scenarios such as money, time, and distance.
You'll check your own calculations and identify errors.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at The Sheffield College, with a tutor guiding sessions. Learning is practical and applied, using everyday contexts to build your maths skills. Assessment is by an external written exam set by Pearson Edexcel. You'll have an initial assessment before the course starts to confirm Level 1 is the right level for you.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. The Sheffield College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: handling cash, stock counts, and pricing
Warehouse operative: measuring, quantities, and stock management
Care assistant: recording observations and basic calculations
Catering assistant: weighing, portioning, and food costing
Childcare worker: tracking attendance and basic record-keeping
Administrator: working with data, invoices, and spreadsheets
What you could study next
Functional Skills Maths Level 2: the gcse maths equivalent recognised by employers and colleges. The natural next step after Level 1.
GCSE Mathematics: if you want a graded GCSE qualification, some colleges offer this alongside or after Functional Skills.
Vocational courses at Level 2 or above: many trade, health, and business courses require a maths qualification at Level 1 or Level 2 as part of their entry criteria.
