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Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills Maths in Manchester – Abraham Moss Adult Learning Centre

CostFREE
Duration40 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills Maths in Manchester. Classes run at Abraham Moss Adult Learning Centre, part-time during the day. The course runs for 40 weeks, giving you time to build your maths skills at a manageable pace. You'll cover number, money, measures, and handling data at Entry Level 1. This entry level functional skills maths qualification is a recognised starting point for adults returning to maths. You'll sit an assessment at the end.

Who this course is for

Refer to the website for course information.

Entry requirements

Check the website for information on course entry requirement.

What you will learn

  • You'll work with whole numbers, including counting, ordering, and simple calculations.
  • You'll handle money, including recognising coins and working out basic totals.
  • You'll read and use simple measurements, such as length, weight, and time.
  • You'll collect and sort simple data, such as reading basic charts and tables.
  • You'll follow and use simple number patterns in everyday contexts.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Abraham Moss Adult Learning Centre, with a tutor guiding each session. Learning is hands-on and practical, using everyday examples. Assessment is through a Pearson Edexcel set task completed under supervised conditions. You'll have an initial assessment before the course starts to confirm Entry Level 1 is the right level for you. The centre will use it to plan your learning.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Abraham Moss Adult Learning Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: many roles ask for basic maths and English
  • Retail assistant: handling money and stock requires number skills
  • Warehouse operative: counting, measuring, and data entry day to day
  • Catering assistant: weights, measures, and basic calculations on the job
  • Cleaner or facilities operative: reading instructions and recording work

What you could study next

Once you complete this course, you can move on to a functional skills maths course at Entry Level 2, then Entry Level 3. From there, Functional Skills Maths Level 1 and Level 2 are the next steps. Level 2 is the recognised GCSE maths alternative accepted by employers and colleges. Each level builds on the last, so you progress at a pace that works for you.

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