Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills Maths in Southampton. Classes run at Itchen College, part-time during the day. This is a manageable pace for anyone fitting study around other commitments. You'll work on everyday maths skills: numbers, measurements, and handling data. The course runs over one year. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Entry Level 1 is the right starting point and to help plan your learning. This entry level functional skills maths course is a first step toward Level 1 and, eventually, the Level 2 qualification that employers recognise as a GCSE maths alternative.
Who this course is for
19+
Entry requirements
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What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, including counting, ordering, and simple calculations.
You'll add and subtract using everyday contexts such as money and quantities.
You'll recognise and use simple fractions in practical situations.
You'll take and compare measurements using common units.
You'll read and interpret simple data from charts, tables, and lists.
You'll use maths to solve straightforward problems in daily life.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Itchen College, with a tutor guiding each session. Assessment is through a formal written test set and marked by City and Guilds. You'll also complete portfolio tasks or on-screen activities depending on the assessment route. Your tutor will prepare you for the test throughout the year.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Itchen College 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
Care assistant: measuring, recording, and handling numbers on the job
Retail assistant: handling money, change, and stock counts
Catering assistant: weighing, measuring, and following quantities
Cleaner or facilities operative: reading rotas, quantities, and schedules
Factory or production operative: counting, measuring, and quality checks
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 2): the next step up, building on what you've covered at Entry Level 1.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 3): prepares you for Level 1 and is a stepping stone toward the Level 2 qualification.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Level 1): moves you closer to the Level 2 Certificate, which is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent that many employers and further education courses ask for.
