Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills Maths in Hartlepool

CostFREE
Duration3 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills Maths in Hartlepool. Classes run at Hartlepool Peoples Centre. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you, and the centre will use it to plan your learning. The course covers everyday maths skills such as working with numbers, handling money, and reading simple data. It typically takes 3 weeks and runs during the day. A good starting point if you want to add a maths qualification to your CV.

Who this course is for

Anyone looking to improve their Maths skills and/or gain a qualification to add to their CV.

What you will learn

  • You'll recognise and use whole numbers in everyday situations.
  • You'll add and subtract simple numbers.
  • You'll handle money and work out basic amounts.
  • You'll read and interpret simple tables, charts, and lists.
  • You'll use basic measures such as length, weight, and time.
  • You'll follow straightforward numerical instructions.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Hartlepool Peoples Centre, with flexible daytime attendance. Assessment is through a short task-based test set by City and Guilds. Your tutor will work through topics with you in class and give you practice activities to build your skills before the assessment.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Hartlepool Peoples Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Retail assistant: basic maths used daily at the till
  • Warehouse operative: counting, measuring, and stock checks
  • Care assistant: recording numbers and following instructions
  • Kitchen assistant: weighing ingredients and following quantities
  • Cleaner or caretaker: reading rotas and simple schedules
  • Delivery driver's mate: checking quantities and paperwork

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. Functional Skills Maths Level 2 is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent that many employers ask for. Each level is a separate qualification, so you progress at your own pace.

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