Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills Maths in Poole

CostFREE
Duration34 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start22 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills Maths Course in Poole. Classes run at the Dolphin Centre on Tuesday afternoons, part-time over 34 weeks. This free functional skills maths course is a starting point for adults who want to work on maths at Entry Level 1. You'll cover everyday number skills in a small, friendly class at a manageable pace. Sessions run 13:00 to 15:30, so the timetable can fit around other commitments.

Who this course is for

This course is for you if

You want to gain an Maths qualification at Functional Skills Entry Level�3.; You want to attend a small, friendly class and work at your own pace.; You want to improve your communication and maths skills for employment and/or personal reasons; You are able to attend every week and complete home study tasks between sessions; You have a reasonably good level of ICT skills and access to a computer and the internet.; You are�working at Entry Level 3 in maths and/or have completed an EL2 Maths qualification in the past.��; IMPORTANT - On this course it is essential that you attend regularly and complete any homework given. Exam entry is dependent upon full attendance and successful completion of practice papers.

Please note that applications can only be considered from residents living in Dorset and neighbouring counties of Devon, Hampshire, Somerset and Wiltshire.�

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 write numbers used in daily life.
  • You'll interpret simple information presented in charts or tables.
  • You'll apply maths to practical, real-life situations such as money and time.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at the Dolphin Centre, with a tutor guiding you through each topic. The class is small, so you can work at your own pace. You'll also complete short study tasks between sessions. Assessment is through a City and Guilds test, which you'll take when you're ready.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Skills & Learning Adult Community Education will confirm anything else you need before you start. You'll need access to a computer and the internet for home study tasks between sessions.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Retail assistant: basic maths used daily at the till
  • Warehouse operative: counting stock and checking quantities
  • Care assistant: handling medication counts and daily records
  • Kitchen assistant: measuring ingredients and portion sizes
  • Cleaner or caretaker: reading rotas and simple schedules
  • Childcare helper: supporting children with everyday number activities

What you could study next

Once you've completed Entry Level 1, you can move on to an entry level functional skills maths qualification at Entry Level 2, then Entry Level 3. From there, Functional Skills Maths Level 1 and Level 2 follow. Level 2 is the recognised GCSE maths alternative that many employers and colleges ask for. Each step builds on the last, so you progress at a pace that works for you.

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