Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills Maths in Mansfield. Classes run at Landmarks The Archer, with a mix of online study and time at the centre. This free functional skills maths course runs full-time during the day and typically takes one year to complete. There are no entry requirements and no formal age restrictions. You'll work on everyday number skills, from counting and simple calculations to reading basic data. This entry level functional skills maths course suits anyone looking to build from the ground up.
Who this course is for
These qualifications are for learners of all ages. They are suitable for adults and young people across a wide range of settings. Note these qualifications are only available to centres and learners in England.
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements for these qualifications and no formal age restrictions.
What you will learn
You'll recognise and use whole numbers in everyday situations.
You'll add and subtract simple numbers.
You'll handle money and understand basic amounts.
You'll read and interpret simple number information.
You'll use maths to solve straightforward practical problems.
You'll understand basic measures such as length, weight, and time.
How you will learn
You'll study through a blend of classroom sessions at Landmarks The Archer and online learning you can access in your own time. Assessment is through a set task and a written test. Both are set and marked externally by City and Guilds. Your tutor will support you through the online and in-centre elements to prepare you for assessment.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Landmarks The Archer will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Warehouse operative: many roles ask for basic maths skills
Retail assistant: handling money and stock counts
Care assistant: recording and reading simple numerical information
Kitchen assistant: measuring ingredients and following quantities
Cleaner or caretaker: reading instructions and basic record-keeping
Factory or production operative: counting, measuring, and checking
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 2): the natural next step after Entry 1, building on what you've learned.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 3): moves you closer to the Level 1 qualification.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Level 1): a significant step up, and the route toward the Level 2 qualification that employers recognise as a GCSE maths alternative.
