Free Functional Skills Maths Level 1 in Truro. Classes run at Truro College. The course runs one day a week over six weeks, making it manageable alongside work, caring, or other commitments. You'll work through applied maths skills, focusing on solving the kinds of problems that come up in everyday work situations. This level 1 functional skills maths course is a recognised step toward the Level 2 qualification, which is the accepted gcse maths alternative when employers ask for GCSE Maths or equivalent. You'll sit an assessment at the end.
Who this course is for
This is an intensive course run for 6 days over 6 weeks designed to ensure that an individual has the basic applied skills in order to solve problems and become a valuable employee. They build the confidence needed to tackle commonly recurring problems in any job role.
What you will learn
You'll use whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages to solve practical problems.
You'll read and interpret data presented in tables, charts, and graphs.
You'll measure and work with common units, including length, weight, and time.
You'll apply maths to realistic workplace and everyday situations.
You'll check and explain your working clearly and accurately.
How you will learn
You'll attend classroom sessions at Truro College one day a week over six weeks. Learning is applied and practical, focused on solving real problems rather than abstract exercises. At the end of the course you'll take a formal assessment to gain your functional skills maths certificate. Your tutor will use an initial assessment at the start to confirm Level 1 is the right level for you and to plan your learning.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Truro College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: handling cash, stock, and basic calculations daily.
Care assistant: recording measurements, medication quantities, and timesheets.
Warehouse operative: counting, checking, and logging stock accurately.
Catering assistant: measuring ingredients and managing portion sizes.
Receptionist: managing bookings, payments, and basic data entry.
Construction labourer: reading measurements and working with quantities on site.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Maths Level 2: the next step up and the recognised GCSE maths alternative accepted by most employers and colleges. Many learners move straight on after Level 1.
GCSE Mathematics: available at some colleges if you want a traditional GCSE grade rather than a Functional Skills qualification.
Vocational qualifications at Level 2: many courses in health and social care, business, construction, and retail require Level 2 maths as an entry condition.
