Free Level 1 Functional Skills Maths in Northampton – TESS Group
CostFREE
Duration6 months
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryWork based
StartFlexible
Awarding bodySKILLSFR
About this course
Free Level 1 Functional Skills Maths Course. Work-based training at your workplace. You study while you work, fitting your maths learning around your job. This free functional skills maths course typically takes 6 months. It covers three core skills: representing a situation using maths, analysing and processing numbers, and interpreting results. Many employers accept a functional skills maths qualification where they ask for a GCSE maths equivalent. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Level 1 is the right starting point for you.
Who this course is for
Functional Skills qualifications in maths assess three interrelated process skills:
Representing - selecting the mathematics and information to model a situation
Analysing - processing and using mathematics
Interpreting - interpreting and communicating the results of the analysis
Entry requirements
There are no specific entry requirements although initial assessment and diagnostic results identify if the level is appropriate
What you will learn
You'll select the right maths and information to model real situations.
You'll process and apply mathematical methods to solve problems.
You'll interpret the results of calculations and communicate them clearly.
You'll work with numbers, measures, and data in everyday and work contexts.
You'll build accuracy and confidence applying maths to practical tasks.
How you will learn
You learn through work-based tasks linked to your job role. Assessment covers three process skills: representing, analysing, and interpreting mathematics. You'll be assessed on your ability to apply maths to real situations rather than recall theory. An initial assessment and diagnostic check confirm the level is right for you before you begin.
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
Administrator: many roles ask for a maths qualification at this level.
Warehouse operative: stock and inventory work involves number skills.
Retail assistant: handling transactions and checking figures day to day.
Care assistant: recording and reporting often requires basic numeracy.
Construction labourer: measuring and calculating materials on site.
Apprentice (any sector): most apprenticeships require Functional Skills Maths.
What you could study next
Level 2 Functional Skills Maths: the next step up, and the recognised gcse maths equivalent that many employers and colleges ask for.
GCSE Mathematics: if you want a traditional GCSE grade, Level 1 gives you a solid foundation.
Vocational Level 2 qualifications: many require Level 1 or Level 2 maths alongside the main subject.
