Entry Level 1 Functional Skills Maths in Barking and Dagenham. Classes run at Barking and Dagenham College Technical Skills Academy, part-time during the day. Fee discounts and exemptions may be available depending on your circumstances, so fees may or may not apply. Contact the college for details. The course runs over 54 hours at a manageable pace, making it practical if you have other commitments during the week. You'll build the maths skills used in everyday life and work, from counting and simple calculations to reading and using numbers with confidence. This entry level functional skills maths qualification is a recognised starting point for progressing through the Functional Skills Maths levels.
Who this course is for
Please contact Barking & Dagenham College for more information.
Entry requirements
Please contact Barking & Dagenham College for more information.
What you will learn
You'll recognise and use whole numbers in everyday contexts.
You'll add and subtract simple numbers accurately.
You'll understand and use basic money and measurements.
You'll read and interpret simple number information, such as prices and times.
You'll sort and organise data in straightforward ways.
You'll apply maths to practical, real-life situations.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions with a tutor. Learning is hands-on and practical, using everyday examples to develop your maths skills. Assessment is through a set task or test that covers the skills taught on the course. Your tutor will prepare you for the assessment throughout your sessions.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Barking and Dagenham College Technical Skills Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: handles cash, change, and stock counts daily.
Care assistant: uses numbers for medication records and timesheets.
Warehouse operative: measures, counts, and checks deliveries.
Kitchen assistant: follows recipes using weights and quantities.
Cleaner or caretaker: reads instructions and measures products.
Childcare worker: tracks attendance and follows daily schedules.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 2): the next step up, building on Entry 1 skills.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 3): prepares you for Level 1 maths.
Functional Skills Maths Level 1: a significant step toward the Level 2 qualification, which is the recognised GCSE maths alternative that many employers and colleges ask for.
