Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills Maths in Redditch. Classes run at Heart of Worcestershire College Redditch Campus. Daytime sessions run part-time, so you can fit study around other commitments. You'll start with an individual assessment and a one-to-one interview to confirm this is the right level for you. The course covers number, measures, shape, space, and basic information handling, applying maths to everyday situations. It runs over one year. This entry level functional skills maths course is a stepping stone toward Level 1 and Level 2, the recognised GCSE maths alternative that many employers and courses ask for.
Who this course is for
Functional Skills are an ideal course for those who wish to gain a recognised qualification in mathematical skills up to Level 2 or GCSE Maths., , Courses are aimed at adults, over 19 years of age, seeking to improve their mathematical skills and to gain a nationally recognised qualification up to Level 2 that will assist with job prospects, entry requirements for higher level courses and everyday skills for life.
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements for this course. However, you are expected to be committed to attending classes as regularly as possible and on time. Students wishing to start on a part-time course are individually assessed prior to enrolment. A one-to-one interview is also carried out to determine the most suitable class.
What you will learn
You'll work with basic number operations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
You'll use simple measures, such as length, weight, capacity, and time.
You'll recognise and describe basic shapes and understand simple ideas about space.
You'll read and interpret straightforward information from charts, tables, and lists.
You'll apply maths to familiar, everyday situations through simple problem-solving tasks.
You'll build fluency and accuracy in using mathematical knowledge practically.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Heart of Worcestershire College Redditch Campus, attending part-time during the day. The course covers two components: a non-calculator paper and a calculator paper. Assessment is by formal exam. Before you enrol, you'll have an individual assessment and a one-to-one interview to confirm the right starting level.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Heart of Worcestershire College Redditch Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: many roles ask for basic maths skills
Retail assistant: handling money, stock, and simple calculations
Warehouse operative: measuring, counting, and data entry tasks
Catering assistant: weights, measures, and portion control
Childcare worker: supporting numeracy activities with children
Administrator: basic data handling and number work in an office
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 2): the next step up from Entry Level 1, building on what you've learned.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 3): moves you closer to Level 1 and prepares you for more independent problem-solving.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Level 1): a significant step toward the Level 2 qualification that employers and colleges recognise as a GCSE maths alternative.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Level 2): the qualification recognised as equivalent to a GCSE grade 4 in maths.
