Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills Maths in Seaham. Classes run at DurhamLearn Seaham Learning Centre, part-time during the day. The course runs over 36 weeks, giving you time to build your skills at a manageable pace. You'll work on calculating, measuring, and applying maths to everyday situations. This entry level functional skills maths course suits anyone fitting study around work, caring, or other commitments. You'll sit an initial assessment so the centre can confirm Entry Level 1 is the right starting point and plan your learning from there.
Who this course is for
Anyone wishing to boost their skills and gain a functional skills qualification
What you will learn
You'll recognise and use whole numbers in everyday contexts.
You'll add and subtract using whole numbers.
You'll understand and use simple measures, including length, weight, and time.
You'll read and interpret straightforward data from tables and charts.
You'll apply basic maths skills to practical, real-life situations.
You'll work with simple money calculations.
How you will learn
You'll attend face-to-face classroom sessions with a tutor at DurhamLearn Seaham Learning Centre. Assessment is through coursework and a written test. You work at your own pace, focusing on the skills most relevant to your needs. The tutor will guide your progress throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. DurhamLearn Seaham Learning Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: many employers ask for basic maths skills.
Retail assistant: handling money and stock requires everyday maths.
Warehouse operative: measuring and counting are part of daily tasks.
Catering assistant: portion sizes and basic calculations used regularly.
Childcare worker: maths skills support early years activities and records.
What you could study next
Once you complete this course, you can move on to a free functional skills maths qualification at a higher level.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 2): the next step up, building on what you've learned here.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 3): prepares you for Level 1 study.
Functional Skills Maths Level 1: a significant step toward the Level 2 qualification that employers often ask for.
