Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills Maths in Skipton. Classes run at Skipton Adult Learning & Skills Service. Daytime sessions run part-time over 18 weeks, so you can fit study around other commitments. This entry level functional skills maths course covers the core number and maths skills used in everyday life and work. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Entry Level 1 is the right starting point and to help plan your learning.
Who this course is for
This course is for people who want to improve their Maths skills and who currently, do not hold a current Entry Level 1 or higher qualification
Entry requirements
To be eligible for funding for courses you must be over 19 years of age as at 31st August in the current academic year and not be an apprentice.
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, including counting, ordering, and simple calculations.
You'll handle basic addition and subtraction in practical, everyday contexts.
You'll recognise and use simple shapes and measurements.
You'll read and interpret straightforward number information, such as prices or times.
You'll build the maths foundations needed to progress to Entry Level 2 and beyond.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions with a tutor. Learning is practical and activity-based, using everyday examples to build your maths skills. Assessment is through a formal test set by City and Guilds. You'll be ready to take the test when your tutor confirms you're prepared.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Skipton Adult Learning & Skills Service will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: handling cash, change, and stock counts
Care assistant: measuring, recording, and following instructions
Warehouse operative: counting, labelling, and checking quantities
Catering assistant: weighing, portioning, and following recipes
Cleaner or facilities operative: reading schedules and measuring products
Childcare worker: supporting early years activities involving numbers
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 2): the natural next step after Entry Level 1, building on the same foundations.
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 up, and the route toward a free functional skills maths qualification at Level 2, which is the recognised GCSE maths alternative accepted by most employers.
