Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills Maths in Birkenhead. Classes run at Morthyng Vocational College Birkenhead. This entry level functional skills maths course is part of a full-time daytime Study Programme tailored to your starting point and goals. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Entry Level 1 is the right level for you. The course runs for 75 hours and builds the everyday maths skills that underpin further study and work. It sits below GCSE maths, making it a genuine gcse maths alternative for those building from the ground up.
Who this course is for
16-19
What you will learn
You'll recognise and use whole numbers in everyday contexts.
You'll handle simple money calculations, including giving and receiving change.
You'll read and interpret basic data, such as simple tables and charts.
You'll use straightforward measures, including length, weight, and time.
You'll apply basic addition and subtraction to practical problems.
You'll develop the number skills needed to progress to Entry Level 2 maths.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Morthyng Vocational College Birkenhead as part of a full-time daytime programme. Your programme is planned with you in the first few weeks, based on your starting point and goals. Assessment is through tasks and activities that reflect everyday maths situations. There are no formal written exams at Entry Level 1.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Morthyng Vocational College Birkenhead will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: handles cash, stock counts, and basic calculations.
Warehouse operative: uses measures, counts, and data checks daily.
Care assistant: reads charts, records figures, and follows instructions.
Kitchen assistant: weighs ingredients and follows timed processes.
Cleaning operative: follows schedules and measures cleaning products.
What you could study next
Entry Level 2 Functional Skills Maths: the natural next step after Entry Level 1, building on the skills you've gained.
Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths: moves you closer to the level employers and colleges typically ask for.
Level 1 Functional Skills Maths: a significant step up, covering more complex problem-solving and data handling.
Level 2 Functional Skills Maths: the recognised GCSE maths equivalent, accepted by most employers and colleges.
