Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills Maths in Bedford. Classes run at Bedford Arts And Crafts Centre, part-time during the day. This entry level functional skills maths course runs over one year, giving you time to build your skills at a manageable pace. It suits anyone who needs to fit study around other commitments. You'll cover the core maths skills used in everyday life and work. An initial assessment confirms Entry Level 1 is the right starting point and helps plan your learning.
Who this course is for
Course Summary can be found on the course page of the website
Entry requirements
Entry requirements can be found on the course page of the website
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, including counting, ordering, and simple calculations.
You'll add and subtract using whole numbers in everyday contexts.
You'll recognise and use basic shapes and measurements.
You'll handle simple data, such as reading charts and tables.
You'll use maths to solve straightforward problems in daily life.
You'll understand and use basic money and time concepts.
How you will learn
You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Bedford Arts And Crafts Centre. Learning is hands-on and practical, using everyday contexts to make maths relevant. Assessment is through a written test set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. You'll also complete on-screen or paper-based tasks as part of the assessment. Your tutor will track your progress throughout the course and let you know when you're ready to sit the test.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Bedford Arts And Crafts Centre 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: measures, counts, and records goods.
Care assistant: uses basic maths for medication and record-keeping.
Cleaner or caretaker: measures supplies and manages simple schedules.
Kitchen assistant: follows recipes and measures ingredients.
Childcare worker: supports numeracy activities with young children.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 2): the next step up from Entry Level 1, covering slightly more complex number work and problem-solving.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 3): prepares you for Level 1 and is a recognised step toward a gcse maths alternative at Level 2.
Functional Skills Maths Level 1: a stronger foundation for work and further study, and a step toward the Level 2 functional skills maths qualification that employers recognise as equivalent to a GCSE.
