Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills Maths course in Nottingham. Classes run at Landmarks Nottingham, with a mix of online study and time at the centre. There are no entry requirements and no formal age restrictions. You study full-time during the day, and the course typically takes one year. You'll cover everyday number skills, working with money, and basic measurement. This is an entry level functional skills maths qualification, and a recognised starting point for anyone building their maths from the ground up.
Who this course is for
These qualifications are for learners of all ages. They are suitable for adults and young people across a wide range of settings. Note these qualifications are only available to centres and learners in England.
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements for these qualifications and no formal age restrictions.
What you will learn
You'll count, order, and recognise numbers up to 20.
You'll add and subtract using whole numbers.
You'll handle money in simple everyday situations.
You'll read and use basic information from charts and tables.
You'll measure length, weight, and time using common units.
You'll recognise and name basic shapes.
How you will learn
Learning is blended: you'll study online and attend daytime sessions at Landmarks Nottingham. Online activities build your skills between sessions. At the centre, you'll practise with a tutor and work through tasks. Assessment is through a set task and a written test set by City and Guilds. Both are taken under supervised conditions.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Landmarks Nottingham will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Warehouse operative: basic number skills used daily in stock tasks.
Kitchen assistant: measuring and counting needed in food prep.
Care assistant: recording and handling numbers in care settings.
Retail assistant: handling cash and checking quantities.
Cleaner or caretaker: reading instructions and measuring products.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 2): the next step up, building on Entry 1 skills.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 3): prepares you for Level 1 and everyday number tasks at work.
Functional Skills Maths Level 1: a significant step toward the GCSE maths equivalent at Level 2.
Functional Skills Maths Level 2: the recognised GCSE maths alternative accepted by many employers and colleges.
