Entry Level 1 Functional Skills Maths Course in Havering. Classes run at New City College Ardleigh Green Campus, part-time during the day. This entry level functional skills maths course runs over 43 weeks, giving you time to build at a manageable pace alongside other commitments. You'll work with numbers, measurements, and everyday maths in practical contexts. An initial assessment at the start helps make sure this is the right level for you.
Who this course is for
19 plus
What you will learn
You'll recognise and use whole numbers in everyday situations.
You'll add and subtract simple numbers.
You'll understand and use basic money calculations.
You'll read and interpret simple charts, tables, and data.
You'll work with measurements including length, weight, and time.
You'll solve straightforward maths problems using familiar contexts.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at New City College Ardleigh Green Campus. Teaching is delivered face-to-face, with activities and exercises to practise each skill. Assessment is through a set task and an externally marked test set by Pearson Edexcel. Your tutor will guide you through each topic before you sit the assessment.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. New City College Ardleigh Green Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: handles cash, stock counts, and basic calculations daily.
Care assistant: uses measurements and record-keeping in everyday tasks.
Warehouse operative: works with quantities, weights, and delivery notes.
Kitchen assistant: measures ingredients and portions as part of the role.
Cleaner or caretaker: tracks supplies and follows written schedules.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 2): the next step up, building on what you've learned here.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 3): moves you closer to the functional skills maths qualification that employers and colleges recognise as a GCSE maths alternative.
Functional Skills Maths Level 1: a further step toward the Level 2 Certificate, which is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent.
