Free Functional Skills Maths Level 1 in Corby. Classes run at Tresham College Corby Campus. This full-time daytime level 1 functional skills maths course runs over one year. You'll build practical maths skills used in everyday life and work, covering number, measure, and data. A level 1 functional skills maths qualification sits below GCSE grade 4 and is a recognised step toward Level 2, which is the accepted gcse maths alternative for many employers and colleges. You'll sit an exam to complete the course.
Who this course is for
Course Summary can be found on the course page of the website
Entry requirements
Entry requirements can be found on the course page of the website
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages in practical contexts.
You'll use and interpret measurements, including length, weight, capacity, and time.
You'll read and understand charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll solve problems involving money and everyday calculations.
You'll identify patterns and relationships between numbers.
You'll apply maths to real tasks such as budgeting, reading timetables, and working with data.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Tresham College Corby Campus during the day. Learning is hands-on and task-based, applying maths to practical situations. Assessment is by a written exam set by Pearson Edexcel. You'll have an initial assessment at the start so the centre can confirm Level 1 is the right starting point and plan your learning from there.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Tresham College Corby Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Warehouse operative: stock counting and measurement tasks need solid number skills.
Retail assistant: handling cash, discounts, and stock figures day to day.
Care assistant: recording observations and calculating medication doses accurately.
Catering assistant: weighing ingredients and managing portion sizes.
Construction labourer: reading measurements and working with quantities on site.
Administrator: processing data, invoices, and spreadsheets in an office role.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics Level 2: the next step up, and the recognised gcse maths alternative accepted by most employers and further education colleges. Completing Level 2 opens doors to a much wider range of courses and jobs.
GCSE Mathematics: available at some colleges if you want a traditional GCSE grade alongside or instead of Functional Skills.
Vocational or professional courses with a maths entry requirement: many Level 2 and Level 3 qualifications in business, health, and construction require Level 2 maths as a condition of entry.
