Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills Maths in Falmouth. Daytime classes run at Falmouth Adult Education Centre, part-time over 22 weeks. This entry level functional skills maths course covers the core number, measurement, and data skills used in everyday life and work. Classes move at a manageable pace in a supportive adult environment. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Entry Level 1 is the right starting point and to help plan your learning.
Who this course is for
This course is for learners wishing to improve their maths skills and gain a qualificaion in a supportive adult environment
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, including counting, ordering, and simple calculations.
You'll add and subtract using everyday contexts such as money and quantities.
You'll read and write numbers up to a basic level.
You'll use simple measurements for length, weight, capacity, and time.
You'll interpret straightforward data presented in tables, lists, and charts.
You'll apply maths to practical, real-life situations.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Falmouth Adult Education Centre. Teaching uses practical activities and worked examples to build your skills step by step. Assessment is through a formal test set by City and Guilds. You'll sit the test when your tutor confirms you're ready.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Falmouth Adult Education Centre 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 tasks.
Care assistant: handling medication records and daily logs requires number skills.
Warehouse operative: counting, measuring, and checking orders.
Catering assistant: weighing ingredients and managing portion sizes.
Cleaner or facilities operative: reading schedules and measuring cleaning products.
Childcare worker: tracking attendance and following timed routines.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Maths Entry Level 2: the natural next step to build on what you've learned here.
Functional Skills Maths Entry Level 3: moves you closer to the GCSE maths alternative that many employers recognise.
Functional Skills Maths Level 1: a further step toward the full gcse maths equivalent qualification at Level 2.
Functional Skills Maths Level 2: the qualification employers accept in place of GCSE Maths grade 4 or above.
