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Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills Maths in Billingham – Eden Training

CostFREE
Duration33 hours
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills Maths in Billingham. Classes run at Eden Training. Daytime sessions run part-time, so you can fit study around other commitments. There are no formal entry requirements. The course covers everyday number skills: reading and writing numbers, simple addition and subtraction, and using maths in practical situations. It takes around 33 hours to complete. A good starting point if you want to build toward a functional skills maths qualification at higher levels.

Who this course is for

Residents of Sunderland

Entry requirements

Nor formal entry requirements

What you will learn

  • You'll read, write, and order whole numbers.
  • You'll add and subtract using whole numbers.
  • You'll recognise and use simple fractions in everyday contexts.
  • You'll handle money, including giving and receiving change.
  • You'll read and interpret simple charts, tables, and graphs.
  • You'll use measurements for length, weight, capacity, and time.
  • You'll solve straightforward number problems in everyday situations.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Eden Training, with a tutor guiding sessions at a manageable pace. Assessment is through a short written test set by NCFE. You'll also complete portfolio tasks or skills checks during the course to show what you've learned. Your tutor will let you know when you're ready to sit the assessment.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Eden Training will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: many employers ask for basic maths skills
  • Retail assistant: handling money and stock counts
  • Warehouse operative: reading labels, counting, basic measuring
  • Catering assistant: following recipes, weighing ingredients
  • Cleaning operative: measuring products, reading instructions
  • Childcare worker: supporting early years numeracy activities

What you could study next

Once you complete Entry Level 1, you can move on to an entry level functional skills maths course at Entry Level 2, then Entry Level 3. From there, the next step is Functional Skills Maths Level 1, and then Level 2, which is the recognised GCSE maths alternative accepted by most employers and colleges. Each level builds on the last.

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