Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills Maths in Telford. Classes run at Nova Training Wellington. You'll develop core maths skills and learn to apply them in everyday situations. The course runs full-time over 13 weeks. You must be aged 16 to 18 to enrol. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Entry Level 1 is the right starting point, and the centre will use it to plan your learning.
Who this course is for
The Functional Skills qualification is intended for anyone wishing to develop their maths and English.
You will focus on both the underpinning skills as well as the ability to apply maths and English to different contexts.
Entry requirements
Must be aged 16 to 18
What you will learn
You'll develop number skills including counting, ordering, and basic calculations.
You'll work with simple addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
You'll read and interpret straightforward data, such as tables and charts.
You'll apply maths to practical, everyday contexts.
You'll build understanding of basic measures, shapes, and quantities.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Nova Training Wellington. Learning is hands-on and practical, focusing on both underpinning maths skills and applying them to real contexts. Assessment is through tasks and activities set by City and Guilds. There are no traditional written exams at Entry Level 1.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Nova Training Wellington 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, portioning, and following recipes
Cleaner or caretaker: reading schedules and measuring quantities
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 2): the next step up, building on what you've learned here.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 3): moves you closer to Level 1 and broader employment requirements.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics Level 1: a significant step toward the Level 2 qualification that employers recognise as a GCSE maths equivalent.
