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Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills Maths in Exeter

CostFREE
Duration144 hours
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills Maths course in Exeter. Classes run at Exeter College, full-time during the day. This entry level functional skills maths course covers everyday number skills: counting, simple calculations, and using maths in practical situations. It runs for 144 hours in total. An initial assessment will confirm this is the right starting level for you, and the college will use it to plan your learning.

Who this course is for

For details about FUNCTIONAL SKILLS IN MATHS - ENTRY 1 LEVEL - YES PLUS, please see the College Website (Courses can be found under the 16-18 / Adults / University tabs or use the search box at the top of the screen or use the screen). Alternatively please call to speak to a college advisor.

Entry requirements

See website for futher details

What you will learn

  • You'll count, order, and recognise 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 data, such as tables and charts.
  • You'll handle money and work out basic amounts.
  • You'll use maths to solve straightforward everyday problems.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Exeter College, with a tutor guiding each session. Assessment is through a set task and a written test, both set by Pearson Edexcel. You'll need to pass both to earn your certificate. Your tutor will prepare you for these throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Exeter College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Retail assistant: basic maths is used daily at the till and in stock checks.
  • Warehouse operative: counting, measuring, and checking quantities on the job.
  • Kitchen assistant: weighing ingredients and following simple recipes.
  • Care assistant: recording simple numbers and following written instructions.
  • Cleaner or caretaker: reading rotas and measuring cleaning products.
  • Delivery driver's mate: checking quantities and signing off deliveries.

What you could study next

Once you've completed Entry Level 1, you can move up through the Functional Skills Maths levels. Entry Level 2 and Entry Level 3 build on the same skills. From there, Functional Skills Maths Level 1 and then Level 2 are the next steps. Level 2 is the recognised GCSE maths alternative that many employers and colleges ask for. Each level is a separate qualification, so you progress at your own pace.

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