Entry Level 1 Functional Skills Maths in Halesowen – Halesowen College
CostFree if you're eligible
Duration36 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
Free if you're 19 or over and don't have a GCSE grade 4 (C) or above in maths, whatever you earn. If you already have one, fees apply. Contact Halesowen College for more info.
Entry Level 1 Functional Skills Maths in Halesowen. Classes run at Halesowen College, full-time during the day, over 36 weeks. This entry level functional skills maths course covers the essential number and maths skills used in everyday life and work. It's a starting point for adults who want to build toward a functional skills maths qualification at higher levels. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Entry Level 1 is the right level for you.
Who this course is for
For information regarding the content of this course please contact the Admissions department on (0121) 602 7777, alternatively course information can be found on our website by visiting www.halesowen.ac.uk
Entry requirements
For information regarding the content of this course please contact the Admissions department on (0121) 602 7777, alternatively course information can be found on our website by visiting www.halesowen.ac.uk
What you will learn
You'll recognise and use whole numbers in everyday contexts.
You'll add and subtract simple numbers accurately.
You'll understand basic money and handle straightforward calculations involving cost.
You'll read and interpret simple number information, such as charts or tables.
You'll use basic measures, including length, weight, and time.
You'll solve simple practical maths problems step by step.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Halesowen College, with a tutor guiding you through practical maths tasks. Assessment for the Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 1) includes a written test. Your tutor will prepare you for this during your 36 weeks of study. Learning is hands-on and focused on maths you can use in real situations.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Halesowen College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: handles cash, change, and stock counts daily.
Warehouse operative: uses numbers for picking, packing, and checking orders.
Care assistant: reads charts, measures, and follows written instructions.
Cleaner or caretaker: follows schedules and measures cleaning products.
Kitchen assistant: weighs ingredients and follows timed instructions.
Laundry or production operative: counts, sorts, and records output.
What you could study next
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): moves you closer to Level 1 maths.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics Level 1: a significant step toward the Level 2 qualification that employers recognise as a GCSE maths alternative.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics Level 2: the entry level functional skills maths certificate that many employers and colleges treat as equivalent to GCSE maths.
