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Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills Maths in Helston – Helston Adult Education Centre

CostFREE
Duration22 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills Maths in Helston. Classes run at Helston Adult Education Centre, part-time during the day, over 22 weeks. The pace is manageable, making it a practical option for anyone fitting study around other commitments. You'll work on everyday maths skills in a supportive adult setting, covering number, measure, and handling data at Entry Level 1. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you.

Who this course is for

This course is for learners wishing to improve their maths skills and gain a qualification 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 practical, everyday contexts.
  • You'll recognise and use simple fractions in real-life situations.
  • You'll read and interpret basic data, such as simple tables and charts.
  • You'll use straightforward measures, including length, weight, capacity, and time.
  • You'll handle money in basic everyday transactions.
  • You'll solve simple number problems using familiar contexts.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Helston Adult Education Centre. Assessment is through a set task and a written test, both set and marked externally by City and Guilds. Your tutor will support you throughout, helping you prepare for assessment at your own pace across the 22-week course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Helston Adult Education 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
  • Care assistant: numeracy needed for recording and medication
  • Warehouse operative: counting, measuring, and stock tasks
  • Catering assistant: weighing, portioning, and handling cash
  • Cleaner or facilities operative: reading instructions and timesheets
  • Childcare worker: tracking attendance and simple record-keeping

What you could study next

Once you've completed this Entry Level 1 course, you can move on to the Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics at Entry Level 2, then Entry Level 3. From there, Functional Skills Maths Level 1 and Level 2 follow. Level 2 is the recognised GCSE maths alternative accepted by employers and colleges. Each step builds on the last, and your centre can advise on the right next level for you.

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