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Entry Level 1 Functional Skills Maths in Barking and Dagenham – Rush Green Campus – Evening

CostFree if you're eligible
Duration36 hours
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

Free if you're 19 or over and don't have a GCSE grade 4 (C) or above in maths, whatever you earn. If you already have one, Barking and Dagenham College lists a fee of £471. Contact Barking and Dagenham College for more info.

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About this course

Entry Level 1 Functional Skills Maths in Barking and Dagenham. Evening classes run at Rush Green Campus, so you can fit study around work or other commitments. This entry level functional skills maths course covers number, measure, and handling information at the most accessible level. It runs over 36 hours part-time. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right starting point for you. The centre will use it to plan your learning.

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 work with whole numbers, including counting, ordering, and simple calculations.
  • You'll handle money and understand basic costs.
  • You'll read and use simple measurements, such as length, weight, and time.
  • You'll interpret straightforward data presented in tables, lists, and charts.
  • You'll solve simple number problems in everyday contexts.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Rush Green Campus. Teaching covers practical, everyday maths tasks. Assessment is by a written test set by Pearson Edexcel. You must pass the test to earn the qualification. Your tutor will prepare you for it during the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Rush Green Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Retail assistant: handles cash, change, and stock counts daily.
  • Warehouse operative: uses measurements and basic number tasks.
  • Care assistant: reads charts, records figures, and follows instructions.
  • Catering assistant: measures ingredients and manages simple quantities.
  • Cleaner or facilities operative: follows schedules and records hours worked.

What you could study next

Once you complete Entry Level 1, you can move through the Functional Skills Maths levels in sequence.

  • Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 2): the next step up, building on what you've learned.
  • Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 3): prepares you for Level 1 study.
  • Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Level 1): a stepping stone toward the Level 2 qualification.
  • Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Level 2): the recognised GCSE maths alternative accepted by many employers and colleges.
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