Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills Maths in Manchester. Classes run at Manchester Adult Education Service Ida Kinsey Centre, part-time during the day. This entry level functional skills maths course runs over 40 weeks, giving you time to build at a manageable pace. You'll work with numbers, measurements, and basic calculations in everyday contexts. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Entry Level 1 Functional Skills Maths is the right starting point and to help plan your learning.
Who this course is for
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Entry requirements
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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 handle simple transactions.
You'll read and interpret straightforward number information.
You'll use simple measures, including length, weight, and time.
You'll follow and complete basic number tasks step by step.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions with a tutor. Activities are practical and based on everyday maths tasks. Assessment is through a set Pearson Edexcel test. You'll complete the test when your tutor confirms you're ready.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Manchester Adult Education Service Ida Kinsey Centre 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 money, change, and simple calculations
Care assistant: measuring, recording, and following written instructions
Cleaner or caretaker: reading labels, measuring quantities, timing tasks
Kitchen assistant: weighing ingredients and following basic recipes
Delivery driver's mate: counting, sorting, and checking quantities
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 2): the next step up from Entry Level 1, covering slightly more complex number work.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 3): brings you closer to the level employers and colleges often ask for.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Level 1): a significant step toward the GCSE maths alternative that many employers recognise. A free functional skills maths course at Level 1 is widely available for adults.
