Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills Maths in Ealing. Classes run at Global Skills Training Centre, with daytime sessions and flexible study. You'll start with an initial assessment in English and maths to confirm this is the right level for you. The course covers using numbers, carrying out calculations, and making sense of results. It runs for around 55 hours. This is an entry level functional skills maths course for anyone building from little or no previous maths experience.
Who this course is for
This qualification is designed for learners who have little or no previous experience of maths and are designed to help them develop basic skills in using numbers, carrying out calculations, and interpreting results.
Entry requirements
Proof of id, proof of residence, proof of address, proof of employment, if self-employed then a completed yearly tax return form, proof of unemployment, basic understanding of computers and Microsoft required, English and Maths initial assessments
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers in everyday contexts.
You'll carry out basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
You'll use numbers to solve simple practical problems.
You'll read and interpret straightforward numerical information.
You'll check and make sense of results from calculations.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Global Skills Training Centre, with flexible daytime attendance. Assessment is through tasks and activities set by City and Guilds, covering the skills in the qualification. Your progress is assessed on the work you complete during the course.
What you will need to bring
You'll need to bring proof of ID, proof of address, and proof of your employment or unemployment status. If you're self-employed, bring a completed yearly tax return. A basic understanding of computers and Microsoft applications is required before you start. Global Skills Training Centre will confirm anything else you need.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Warehouse operative: basic number skills used daily in stock and picking roles.
Retail assistant: handling prices, change, and simple stock counts.
Care assistant: recording numbers and following basic written instructions.
Kitchen assistant: measuring ingredients and following portion guidance.
Cleaning operative: reading labels and following timed schedules.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 2): the next step up, building on what you've learned here.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 3): moves you closer to the level employers and colleges often ask for.
Functional Skills Maths Level 1: a significant step toward the Level 2 qualification, which is the recognised GCSE maths alternative that many employers and training courses require.
