Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills Maths in Dunstable. Classes run at Bedford College Dunstable Campus. This entry level functional skills maths course runs full-time during the day and typically takes one year to complete. You'll build core number skills: working with whole numbers, handling money, reading simple data, and using maths in everyday situations. It's a starting point for anyone working toward a functional skills maths qualification at higher levels, and ultimately toward a GCSE maths alternative that employers recognise. You'll sit an assessment at the start so the centre can confirm the right level for you.
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 everyday contexts such as money and time.
You'll read and interpret simple charts, tables, and data.
You'll use basic measures, including length, weight, and capacity.
You'll solve straightforward number problems in practical, real-life situations.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Bedford College Dunstable Campus, with tutor-led sessions and practice activities. Assessment is through a set task and an on-screen or paper-based test. Your tutor will track your progress throughout the course and help you prepare for the final assessment.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Bedford College Dunstable 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.
Warehouse operative: uses measures, quantities, and picking accuracy.
Care assistant: records observations and manages simple data.
Kitchen assistant: follows recipes using weights and measures.
Cleaner or facilities operative: reads rotas, logs, and basic instructions.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 2): the next step up, building on what you've covered at Entry 1.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 3): moves you closer to Level 1 and prepares you for more demanding number work.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Level 1): a significant step toward the Level 2 qualification that employers recognise as a GCSE maths equivalent.
