Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills Maths in Launceston. Classes run at Launceston Adult Learning Centre during the day, part-time, so you can fit study around other commitments. This entry level functional skills maths course runs for 22 weeks and covers everyday number skills in a supportive adult environment. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Entry Level 1 is the right starting point and to help plan your learning.
Who this course is for
This course is for learners wishing to improve their maths skills and gain a qualification in a supportive adult environment
What you will learn
You'll recognise and use whole numbers in everyday situations.
You'll add and subtract simple numbers with confidence.
You'll understand basic money, including prices and change.
You'll read and interpret simple number information, such as timetables or labels.
You'll use simple measures, including length, weight, and time.
You'll follow straightforward instructions that involve numbers.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions at Launceston Adult Learning Centre, with a tutor guiding you through each topic. Assessment is through a set task or test that covers the skills in the qualification. Your tutor will tell you when you're ready to take the assessment.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Launceston Adult Learning Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: handles cash, change, and stock counts daily.
Care assistant: uses numbers for medication records and timesheets.
Warehouse operative: reads labels, counts stock, and checks quantities.
Catering assistant: measures ingredients and follows portion guides.
Cleaner or facilities operative: reads instructions and records hours worked.
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): prepares you for Level 1 study and broader employment requirements.
Functional Skills Maths Level 1: a significant step toward the Level 2 qualification that employers often ask for as a GCSE maths alternative.
