Entry Level 1 Functional Skills Maths at Adult Learning Beverley

CostFREE
Duration45 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills Maths in Beverley. Classes run at Adult Learning Beverley, daytime and part-time, making them manageable alongside caring responsibilities or other commitments. This entry level functional skills maths course runs for 46 weeks and covers the everyday maths skills you use at home, at work, and in daily life. It suits anyone who does not already hold a maths qualification at Level 2 or above. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Entry Level 1 is the right starting point and to help plan your learning. City and Guilds Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 1) with certificate.

Who this course is for

You will learn new skills to help you in everyday life and could go on to gain a nationally recognised qualification to help your CV stand out when applying for jobs.

Entry requirements

Suitable for those who do not already have a Maths qualification at Level 2 (GCSE grade C / Level 4) or above.

What you will learn

  • You'll work with whole numbers, including counting, ordering, and simple calculations.
  • You'll handle basic addition and subtraction in everyday contexts.
  • You'll read and interpret simple number information, such as prices, times, and quantities.
  • You'll use maths to solve straightforward problems in daily life.
  • You'll recognise and use simple shapes and measurements.
  • You'll build familiarity with handling data, such as reading basic charts or lists.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Adult Learning Beverley, working through activities and exercises with a tutor. Assessment for the City and Guilds Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 1) is task-based and carried out on-programme. There is no formal timed exam at Entry Level 1. Your tutor will assess your work as you progress through the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Adult Learning Beverley will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Retail assistant: handling cash, change, and stock counts
  • Care assistant: recording measurements and following instructions
  • Warehouse operative: checking quantities and reading labels
  • Cleaner or caretaker: reading product instructions and quantities
  • Kitchen assistant: weighing ingredients and following recipes
  • School support worker: supporting learners with basic tasks

What you could study next

Once you complete this course, you can move on to a Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics at Entry Level 2, then Entry Level 3. From there, Functional Skills Maths Level 1 and Level 2 are the natural next steps. Level 2 is the recognised GCSE maths alternative that many employers and colleges ask for. Each level builds on the last, so you progress at a pace that works for you.