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Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills Maths in Pickering – Atmosphere Centre for Young People – Evening

CostFREE
Duration18 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills Maths in Pickering. Evening classes run at Atmosphere Centre for Young People, so you can fit study around work or other commitments. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right starting point for you. The course covers everyday number skills: working with whole numbers, simple calculations, and using maths in practical situations. It runs over 18 weeks part-time. A good entry level functional skills maths course if you don't yet hold an Entry Level 1 or higher maths qualification.

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 recognise and use whole numbers in everyday contexts.
  • You'll add and subtract simple numbers.
  • You'll understand basic number sequences and patterns.
  • You'll read and interpret straightforward numerical information.
  • You'll use maths to solve simple, practical problems.
  • You'll work with basic measurements, such as length, weight, and time.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Atmosphere Centre for Young People during evening sessions. Learning is hands-on and practical, using everyday examples to build your number skills. Assessment is through a written test set by City and Guilds. Your tutor will prepare you for this during the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Atmosphere Centre for Young People will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Warehouse operative: basic maths used daily for stock and picking
  • Retail assistant: handling prices, change, and stock counts
  • Care assistant: measuring, recording, and following instructions
  • Kitchen assistant: weighing ingredients and following quantities
  • Cleaner or caretaker: reading schedules and measuring supplies
  • Factory or production operative: counting, measuring, and checking output

What you could study next

Once you complete Entry Level 1, you can move on to an entry level functional skills maths qualification at Entry Level 2, then Entry Level 3. From there, Functional Skills Maths Level 1 and Level 2 follow. Level 2 is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent and is what many employers mean when they ask for GCSE maths or equivalent. Each step builds on the last, and all are available as funded courses for eligible adults.

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