Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills Maths course in Gosport. Classes run at St Vincent Sixth Form College, full-time during the day. This entry level functional skills maths course runs for 35 weeks. You'll build the maths skills used in everyday life and work, covering number, measure, and handling information at Entry Level 1. It's a starting point for progressing through the functional skills maths qualification levels. Pearson Edexcel awards the qualification.
Who this course is for
16-18 Study Programme
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, including counting, ordering, and simple calculations.
You'll add and subtract using numbers relevant to everyday life.
You'll handle basic money amounts and work out simple totals.
You'll read and interpret straightforward number information.
You'll use maths to solve simple, practical problems.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at St Vincent Sixth Form College. Assessment is through a written test set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Entry Level 1 is the right starting point for you, and the college will use it to plan your learning.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. St Vincent Sixth Form College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: basic maths used daily at the till
Warehouse operative: counting stock and checking quantities
Catering assistant: measuring portions and handling orders
Care assistant: recording simple numerical information
Cleaner or facilities operative: following schedules and quantities
Childcare assistant: supporting early years numeracy activities
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 2): the next step up, covering slightly more complex number work.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 3): builds further toward Level 1.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Level 1): a significant step toward the GCSE maths alternative that many employers and colleges recognise.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Level 2): the qualification employers mean when they ask for GCSE maths or equivalent.
