Free Level 1 Functional Skills Maths in Northampton – TESS Group
CostFREE
Duration6 months
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryWork based
StartFlexible
Awarding body
About this course
Free Level 1 Functional Skills Maths Course. Work-based training at your workplace. You study while you're in a job role, fitting your learning around your work. There are no specific entry requirements. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm that this level is right for you. The course covers practical maths skills you can use directly in everyday work situations. It typically takes 6 months to complete. This free functional skills maths course for adults also supports progression into Apprenticeships and other wider qualifications.
Who this course is for
This qualification is ideal for learners wishing to develop practical, transferable skills in mathematics in order to work confidently,
effectively and independently in life. It is suitable for a wide range of individuals and is fundamental to the successful completion of
various wider qualifications and frameworks, such as Foundation Learning and Apprenticeships.
Entry requirements
There are no specific entry requirements although initial assessment and diagnostic results identify if the level is appropriate.
This qualification is suitable for candidates aged 14 and above
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages in practical contexts.
You'll use measurements, shapes, and spatial reasoning to solve everyday problems.
You'll interpret and present data using charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll apply maths to solve problems you encounter at work and in daily life.
You'll check and verify your own calculations with confidence.
How you will learn
Learning is work-based, so you apply maths skills in the context of your job. Assessment is through a written exam covering the skills in the qualification. Your employer supports your study time. An initial assessment and diagnostic at the start identify whether Level 1 is the right starting point and help plan your learning.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. TESS Group will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Warehouse operative: stock counting, measurements, and data entry
Retail assistant: handling transactions, stock, and figures
Care assistant: recording observations and calculating dosages accurately
Construction labourer: measuring materials and reading plans
Apprentice (any trade): maths is required across most apprenticeship frameworks
Administrator: working with spreadsheets, budgets, and data
What you could study next
Level 2 Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics: the GCSE maths alternative recognised by employers and colleges. Many jobs and further training programmes ask for maths at this level.
GCSE Mathematics: if you want a traditional qualification after building your skills.
Apprenticeship frameworks: a Level 1 functional skills maths qualification supports entry to or progression within many apprenticeships that require maths.
