Free Level 1 Functional Skills Maths Course in Grimsby. Classes run at Think Employment Grimsby, with a mix of online study and time at the centre. This free functional skills maths course is fully funded by Lincolnshire County Council for eligible residents. The course runs part-time over 16 weeks. You'll cover numbers, measurements, fractions, percentages, and data handling. Functional Skills Maths Level 1 is a recognised GCSE maths alternative that many employers accept. You do not need previous qualifications to join.
Who this course is for
If you want to build your maths skills and live in Lincolnshire, this funded course is your chance to move forward. In 16 weeks, you will work towards Functional Skills Maths at the level that suits you. You do not need any previous qualifications, just the willingness to take the next step.
Entry requirements
Aged 19 or over. Live in Lincolnshire. Must have the right to work and study in the UK. Must not already hold a GCSE in Maths at grade C (or 4) or above.
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages in everyday contexts.
You'll interpret and use measurements, including length, weight, capacity, and time.
You'll read and interpret charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll solve practical problems using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
You'll use ratio and proportion in real-life situations.
You'll check and explain your working clearly.
How you will learn
Learning is blended. You'll attend daytime sessions at Think Employment Grimsby and complete some study online. Assessment is by a written external test set and marked by Open Awards. There is no coursework portfolio. You'll sit the test when your tutor confirms you are ready.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Think Employment Grimsby will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Warehouse operative. Maths is used daily for stock and picking.
Retail assistant. Handling cash, change, and stock counts.
Care assistant. Recording measurements and following medication instructions.
Apprentice in any trade. Most apprenticeships require Level 1 maths as a minimum.
Administrator. Working with data, invoices, and spreadsheets.
Customer service advisor. Calculating costs and processing orders.
What you could study next
Level 2 Functional Skills Maths Qualification. The next step up, and the recognised GCSE maths equivalent that employers and colleges most commonly ask for. Completing Level 1 puts you in a strong position to move straight on.
GCSE Maths. Some learners choose to sit a formal GCSE after achieving Level 2 Functional Skills.
Vocational Level 2 qualifications. Many Level 2 courses in care, business, and construction require Level 1 or Level 2 maths alongside them.
