Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills Maths in Walsall. Classes run at Nova Training Bloxwich. You'll develop core maths skills and learn to apply them in everyday situations. The course runs full-time during the day and takes 13 weeks to complete. You'll work on both the underpinning skills and the ability to use maths across different contexts. This entry level functional skills maths course is open to learners aged 16 to 18. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Entry Level 1 is the right starting point.
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 recognise and use whole numbers in everyday situations.
You'll add, subtract, multiply, and divide with whole numbers.
You'll understand and use simple fractions and percentages.
You'll read and interpret basic data, charts, and tables.
You'll use maths to solve straightforward problems in real contexts.
You'll develop the underpinning skills needed to progress to higher maths levels.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Nova Training Bloxwich, with tutor-led sessions and practical activities. Assessment is through a City and Guilds test that checks both your underpinning knowledge and your ability to apply maths in context. Your tutor will prepare you for the assessment throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Nova Training Bloxwich will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Warehouse operative: basic maths used daily for stock and orders.
Retail assistant: handling prices, change, and simple calculations.
Care assistant: measuring, recording, and following numeric instructions.
Kitchen assistant: weighing, portioning, and following recipes.
Cleaning operative: mixing ratios and reading product instructions.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 2): the next step up, building on Entry Level 1 skills.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 3): moves you closer to the Level 1 qualification.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics Level 1: a stronger foundation for employment and further study.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics Level 2: the recognised GCSE maths equivalent, accepted by many employers and colleges.
