Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills Maths in Hull. Classes run at Hull College, full-time during the day. No formal qualifications are required to start. You'll have an initial assessment so the college can plan your learning at the right level. This entry level functional skills maths course runs over one year and covers the core number and maths skills used in everyday life and work. It's a starting point for anyone building towards a functional skills maths qualification and, eventually, a GCSE maths alternative recognised by employers.
Who this course is for
Students will develop listening, reading and writing skills as well as knowledge of English grammar and vocabulary. An English Speaking Board qualification can be achieved, which is designed to help students progress towards employment or further study. In addition to developing language skills students will develop knowledge of British culture and gain skills in numeracy, computing and employability.
Entry requirements
No formal qualifications are required In addition: Initial Assessment
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, including counting, ordering, and simple calculations.
You'll handle basic addition and subtraction in everyday contexts.
You'll recognise and use simple shapes, measurements, and money.
You'll read and interpret straightforward number information.
You'll apply maths to practical, real-life situations.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions during the day at Hull College. Learning is hands-on and practical, covering number skills through everyday tasks and activities. Assessment is through a set task or test that checks your understanding at Entry Level 1. Your initial assessment at the start helps the college plan the right support for you throughout the year.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Hull College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Warehouse operative: basic maths used daily for stock and picking
Retail assistant: handling money, quantities, and simple records
Care assistant: numeracy supports medication and record-keeping tasks
Kitchen porter or catering assistant: measuring and following instructions
Cleaning operative: reading labels, quantities, and schedules
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 2): the next step up, building on what you've learned at Entry Level 1.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 3): prepares you for Level 1 study and broader employment.
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 qualification employers mean when they ask for GCSE maths or equivalent.
