Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills Maths in Warrington. Classes run at Morthyng Vocational College Warrington. This entry level functional skills maths course runs full-time during the day and covers 75 hours of classroom-based learning. You'll work on everyday number skills: reading and writing numbers, simple calculations, and using maths in practical situations. An initial assessment at the start helps place you at the right level and shapes your programme. This is a functional skills maths qualification that builds the foundation you need before moving up to higher levels.
Who this course is for
16-19
What you will learn
You'll read, write, and order whole numbers up to 20.
You'll add and subtract using single-digit and two-digit numbers.
You'll recognise and use simple fractions such as a half.
You'll handle money and work out basic change.
You'll read simple information from charts, tables, and lists.
You'll use maths to solve straightforward everyday problems.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions at Morthyng Vocational College Warrington. Assessment is by a set task completed under supervised conditions. There are no formal written exams in the traditional sense; the task is practical and based on everyday maths situations. Your tutor will support your progress throughout the course before you sit the assessment.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Morthyng Vocational College Warrington will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Warehouse operative: basic number skills support stock counting and labelling.
Retail assistant: handling money and simple calculations on the shop floor.
Kitchen porter or catering assistant: measuring and following basic instructions.
Care assistant: recording simple information and following written instructions.
Cleaning operative: reading product labels and following safety instructions.
Laundry or facilities assistant: counting, sorting, and basic record-keeping.
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): takes you closer to Level 1 and broader employment readiness.
Functional Skills Maths Level 1: a significant step that opens more job roles and training options.
Functional Skills Maths Level 2: the recognised GCSE maths equivalent, accepted by employers and colleges where GCSE grade 4 is asked for.
