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Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills Maths in Widnes – Riverside College Kingsway Campus – Evening

CostFREE
Duration5 months
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills Maths in Widnes. Evening maths classes run at Riverside College Kingsway Campus, so you can fit study around your week. This entry level functional skills maths course covers the foundations of number, measurement, and everyday maths. It typically takes 5 months part-time. You'll have an initial assessment after you apply to confirm this is the right starting point for you.

Who this course is for

Aimed at 19+ learners

Entry requirements

Initial assessment after application

What you will learn

  • You'll recognise and use whole numbers in everyday situations.
  • You'll add and subtract simple numbers.
  • You'll understand basic money and prices.
  • You'll read and use simple measurements.
  • You'll interpret straightforward information from charts and tables.
  • You'll solve simple number problems step by step.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Riverside College Kingsway Campus. Teaching covers practical, everyday maths tasks. Assessment is through a written test set by Pearson Edexcel. You'll also complete portfolio tasks or skills checks during the course to track your progress.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Riverside College Kingsway Campus 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 cash, change, and simple calculations
  • Care assistant: measuring, recording, and following written instructions
  • Cleaner or caretaker: reading labels, measuring quantities safely
  • Kitchen assistant: weighing ingredients and following basic recipes
  • Delivery driver's mate: counting, sorting, and checking loads

What you could study next

Once you complete Entry Level 1, you can move on to the Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics 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 alternative that many employers and colleges ask for. Each step builds on the last, so you progress at a pace that suits you.

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