Post A Job
Advertise Courses
Search Jobs
Search Courses

Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills Maths Course in Wolverhampton

CostFREE
Duration17 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start30 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
Apply now →

About this course

Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills Maths Course in Wolverhampton. Classes run at Adult Education Wolverhampton, part-time during the day.

The course runs over 17 weeks. It covers practical, everyday maths you use at home, at work, and in the community. You'll work with numbers, simple measurements, and basic data. No formal qualifications are needed to join. You'll take a short skills test so the centre can place you at the right level.

You'll finish with a Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics at Entry Level 1.

Who this course is for

An introductory maths course designed to build confidence with everyday maths. Suitable for adults who are returning to learning or who want to strengthen their basic maths skills before progressing to Functional Skills Level 1 or GCSE. Focuses on practical, reallife maths needed at home, in work and in the community. Delivered in a friendly and supportive adultlearning environment.

Entry requirements

You must be aged 19 or over. No formal qualifications are required. A short skills test will ensure you join the right level. Willingness to attend regularly and take part in all learning activities.

What you will learn

  • You'll recognise and use whole numbers in everyday situations.
  • You'll add and subtract simple numbers.
  • You'll handle money and work out basic costs.
  • You'll read and use simple measurements.
  • You'll understand and interpret straightforward data, such as tables and charts.
  • You'll apply maths to practical tasks at home and in the workplace.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Adult Education Wolverhampton, with a tutor guiding each session. Learning is hands-on and based on real, practical tasks. Assessment is through a formal written test set by Pearson Edexcel. Your tutor will prepare you for this throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Adult Education Wolverhampton will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Retail assistant, handles cash and stock in a shop.
  • Care assistant, supports daily tasks for clients at home or in a care setting.
  • Warehouse operative, picks, packs, and counts stock.
  • Catering assistant, measures ingredients and follows basic recipes.
  • Cleaner or facilities operative, follows schedules and records tasks.

What you could study next

  • Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry Level 2), the natural next step after this course.
  • Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry Level 3), builds further toward the GCSE maths alternative that many employers ask for.
  • Functional Skills Maths Level 1, a stepping stone toward a full Level 2 functional skills maths qualification recognised by employers.
Apply on webenrol.com →
Apply now →

Related courses at Adult Education Wolverhampton

More courses near you