Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills Maths in Coventry. Evening classes run at Southfields Adult Education Centre, so you can fit study around work or other commitments. This entry level functional skills maths course covers the foundations of number, measurement, and handling data. It runs over 85 hours part-time. 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.
Who this course is for
Courses run on various days, times and venues in Coventry. Some courses may also be offered online. For more detailed information regarding courses please visit our website: http//www.coventry.gov.uk/adulted from 01/08/2022 or select the "Go to course" option below.
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, including counting, ordering, and simple calculations.
You'll add and subtract using everyday contexts such as money and time.
You'll recognise and use simple shapes and measurements.
You'll read and interpret basic data from charts, tables, and lists.
You'll apply maths to practical, real-life situations.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Southfields Adult Education Centre. Teaching is practical and task-based, using everyday situations to build your maths skills. Assessment is through a short written or on-screen test set by City and Guilds. Your tutor will prepare you for the test during the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Southfields Adult Education Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: many care roles ask for basic maths skills
Retail assistant: handling cash, stock counts, and pricing
Warehouse operative: picking, packing, and measuring tasks
Catering assistant: weighing, portioning, and basic calculations
Childcare worker: supporting numeracy activities with children
What you could study next
Once you complete Entry Level 1, you can move through the Functional Skills Maths levels at your own pace.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 2): the next step up, covering slightly more complex number and data work.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 3): prepares you for Level 1 study.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Level 1): a solid foundation for everyday and workplace maths.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Level 2): the recognised GCSE maths alternative accepted by employers and colleges.
