Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills Maths in Pickering. Classes run at Atmosphere Centre for Young People, part-time during the day. This entry level functional skills maths course runs over 18 weeks, giving you time to build at a steady pace alongside other commitments. You'll work on everyday number skills: counting, simple calculations, and using maths in practical situations. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Entry Level 1 Functional Skills Maths is the right starting point, and the centre will use it to 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 recognise and use whole numbers in everyday situations.
You'll add and subtract simple numbers.
You'll understand and use basic money amounts.
You'll read and interpret simple number information.
You'll use maths to solve straightforward everyday problems.
You'll work with simple measurements, such as length, weight, and time.
How you will learn
You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Atmosphere Centre for Young People. Learning is hands-on and practical, using everyday examples. Assessment is through a formal test set by City and Guilds. Your tutor will prepare you for this during the course. There is no coursework portfolio at this level.
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
Care assistant: many employers ask for a basic maths qualification at application.
Retail assistant: handling cash and stock requires everyday number skills.
Warehouse operative: counting, measuring, and recording are part of the daily role.
Catering assistant: portion sizes, temperatures, and stock all involve basic maths.
Childcare worker: supporting children with numbers starts with your own confidence in them.
Cleaning operative: reading labels, measuring products, and following schedules use basic maths.
What you could study next
Once you have your entry level functional skills maths certificate, you can move on to:
Functional Skills Maths Entry Level 2: the next step up, covering slightly more complex number work.
Functional Skills Maths Entry Level 3: prepares you for Level 1.
Functional Skills Maths Level 1: a stronger qualification recognised by more employers.
Functional Skills Maths Level 2: the GCSE maths equivalent, widely requested by employers and required for many further training courses.
