Free Level 1 Functional Skills Maths Course in Halifax. Classes run at Calderdale Adult Learning, with daytime sessions across 36 weeks at a manageable part-time pace. The course covers the maths skills assessed at Level 1, from working with numbers and fractions to using maths to solve everyday problems. You'll have a skills check before you start, so the course is pitched at the right level for you. A level 1 functional skills maths qualification is a recognised GCSE maths alternative that many employers and training providers accept.
Who this course is for
For those who are working towards qualifications in Maths at Level 1. For learners who wish to improve their Maths skills and work at the level they are assessed at.
Entry requirements
ALL LEARNERS MUST HAVE A SKILLS CHECK INITIAL ASSESSMENT BEFORE ENROLLING - CALL US ON 01422 392820 FOR AVAILABLE DATES AND TO BOOK.
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, decimals, fractions, and percentages.
You'll use maths to solve practical, real-life problems.
You'll read and interpret charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll calculate with measures including length, weight, capacity, and time.
You'll use ratio and proportion in everyday contexts.
You'll check and verify your answers using estimation and rounding.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Calderdale Adult Learning, with a tutor guiding sessions throughout the 36-week course. Learning is built around practical tasks and problem-solving activities. Assessment is by a written external exam set by NOCN. You'll need to pass both a non-calculator and a calculator paper to achieve the qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Calderdale Adult Learning will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Warehouse operative: many roles ask for Level 1 or Level 2 maths
Retail assistant: handling cash, stock counts, and pricing
Care assistant: medication calculations and record-keeping often require maths
Construction labourer: measuring and calculating materials on site
Catering assistant: weighing, portioning, and stock management
Childcare worker: supporting numeracy activities with children
What you could study next
Functional Skills Mathematics Level 2: the step up from Level 1, and the recognised GCSE maths equivalent that many employers and colleges require. Completing Level 1 puts you in a strong position to progress.
Level 2 vocational qualifications in your chosen sector: many courses, from health and social care to construction, require Level 1 or Level 2 maths as part of their entry criteria.
