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Free Level 1 Functional Skills Maths in Redditch

CostFREE
Duration55 hours
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Free Functional Skills Maths Level 1 in Redditch. Classes run at Workpays Redditch, with daytime attendance and flexible study. This level 1 functional skills maths course covers the maths skills used in everyday life and work, including numbers, fractions, percentages, and data. It's a recognised gcse maths alternative for adults who need a maths qualification for work or further study. The course runs for around 55 hours. You'll need to show working ability at Level 1 or have completed an Entry Level 3 maths course before starting.

Who this course is for

This course is designed for people looking to improve their maths skills and currently do not have a recognised qualification at Level 1. It will also help to improve employability, communication and anaylsis skills, which are helpful in all areas.

Entry requirements

Ideally, you will have completed the Entry Level 3 maths course or either have qualifications already at Level 1 or are able to show working ability at Level 1.

What you will learn

  • You'll work with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages in practical contexts.
  • You'll interpret and use data presented in tables, charts, and graphs.
  • You'll solve problems involving money, measurements, and time.
  • You'll use ratios and proportions in everyday situations.
  • You'll check and communicate results clearly and accurately.
  • You'll apply maths to workplace and real-life tasks.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom at Workpays Redditch, with flexible daytime sessions. Learning is hands-on and task-based. Assessment is by a written external exam set by City and Guilds. You'll have an initial assessment before you start so the centre can confirm Level 1 is the right fit and plan your learning from there.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Workpays Redditch will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Warehouse operative: many roles ask for a maths qualification at Level 1 or above
  • Retail assistant: handles cash, stock counts, and pricing daily
  • Care assistant: care employers often require a recognised maths qualification
  • Administrator: data entry, invoicing, and scheduling all use Level 1 maths
  • Catering assistant: portion control, ordering, and till work require number skills
  • Construction labourer: measuring and calculating materials on site

What you could study next

Once you've completed this free functional skills maths course, the natural next step is Functional Skills Maths Level 2. Level 2 is the recognised gcse maths equivalent that employers and colleges ask for when they say 'GCSE Maths or equivalent'. From there, you could move into vocational qualifications at Level 2 or 3, or apply for courses that require a GCSE-level maths qualification as an entry condition.

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