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Free Level 1 Functional Skills Maths Course in Tipton

CostFREE
Duration24 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start24 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyTraining Qualifications UK awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Functional Skills Maths Course in Tipton. Classes run at Tipton College, part-time during the day.

The course runs over 24 weeks. It covers everyday number skills, money management, and maths for the workplace. Topics include addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, budgeting, and the maths skills different jobs require. You'll have an initial interview and assessment before you start. This makes sure the course is the right level for you.

You'll finish with a Level 1 Functional Skills Qualification in Maths.

Who this course is for

This learning pathway is designed to improve their maths skills and gain a nationally recognised qualification. This course is offered at level 1 and level 2

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course. However, before you can join this course you will be required to complete an initial interview and assessment to ensure the course is suitable, and identify that you have an adequate level of English.

What you will learn

  • You'll practise addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
  • You'll apply maths to everyday budgeting and money management.
  • You'll develop the maths skills needed for different types of work.
  • You'll interpret and use numbers in real contexts.
  • You'll work with fractions, decimals, and percentages at Level 1.
  • You'll read and use simple charts, tables, and graphs.

How you will learn

You'll attend classroom sessions at Tipton College each week. Learning is practical and topic-based, covering number skills, money, and workplace maths. You'll be assessed through a written test set by TQUK. There are no formal entry requirements, but you'll complete an initial interview and assessment before joining to confirm the level is right for you.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Tipton College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Retail assistant, handles cash, stock counts, and basic calculations.
  • Warehouse operative, uses numbers for picking, packing, and stock checks.
  • Care assistant, records measurements and manages medication counts.
  • Catering assistant, follows recipes and measures portions accurately.
  • Cleaner or facilities operative, reads rotas and completes simple records.
  • Administrator, handles data entry and basic numerical tasks.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Functional Skills Qualification in Maths, the recognised GCSE maths equivalent that many employers ask for.
  • Functional Skills Qualification in English at Level 1 or Level 2, useful alongside maths for most job applications.
  • Vocational qualifications at Level 2 in areas such as business, health and social care, or retail, where a Level 1 maths qualification supports entry.
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