Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills Maths in Rotherham – CTS Training (Manvers – Rotherham)

CostFREE
Duration100 hours
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills Maths in Rotherham. Daytime classes run at CTS Training (Manvers - Rotherham). This entry level functional skills maths course is designed for learners aged 16 to 24, including those with an Education, Health Care Plan. You'll build core number skills across around 100 hours of flexible classroom study. The course covers everyday maths tasks such as counting, measuring, and handling simple data. No prior maths qualifications are needed; you'll have an initial assessment to confirm Entry Level 1 is the right starting point.

Who this course is for

16-19 Years Old and 19-24 Years Old with an Education, Health Care Plan.

Entry requirements

***RECRUITING NOW for 2026/2027*** - Are you aged 16-19? Or 19-24 with an Education, Health Care Plan, have evidence that you legally reside in the UK, are you a school leaver who didnt quite get the grades when you left school at or before year 11 or sixth form or college? No matter how well you did prior, we can help you get where you want to be on a CTS Study Programme to help you gain the qualifications & confidence you may need for the future.

What you will learn

  • You'll count, order, and compare whole numbers in everyday contexts.
  • You'll add and subtract simple whole numbers.
  • You'll recognise and use basic shapes and measurements.
  • You'll read and interpret simple charts, tables, and data.
  • You'll handle money and work out straightforward change.
  • You'll tell the time and use simple calendars and timetables.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions with a tutor at CTS Training (Manvers - Rotherham). Study is flexible and daytime. Assessment for the City and Guilds Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 1) is through a written test. Your tutor will prepare you for the test throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. CTS Training (Manvers - Rotherham) will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Retail assistant: handles cash, stock counts, and basic calculations.
  • Warehouse operative: measures, counts, and records stock accurately.
  • Care assistant: uses maths for medication records and daily logs.
  • Kitchen assistant: weighs ingredients and follows simple recipes.
  • Cleaning operative: measures cleaning products and manages time.
  • Delivery driver's assistant: reads schedules and counts parcels.

What you could study next

Once you complete Entry Level 1, you can move on to the Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 2), then Entry Level 3, and eventually Level 1. Level 2 Functional Skills Maths is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent that many employers and further education courses ask for. Each step builds on the last, so you progress at a pace that works for you.

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