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Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills Maths in Newton Aycliffe

CostFREE
Duration36 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills Maths in Newton Aycliffe. Classes run at Newton Aycliffe Youth and Community Centre. Daytime sessions run part-time over 36 weeks, giving you time to fit study around other commitments. You'll work on everyday maths skills: calculating, measuring, and handling numbers with more confidence. This entry level functional skills maths course covers maths as it applies to daily life and work. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Entry Level 1 Functional Skills Maths is the right starting point and to shape your learning plan.

Who this course is for

Anyone wishing to boost their skills and gain a functional skills qualification

What you will learn

  • You'll recognise and use whole numbers in everyday situations.
  • You'll add and subtract simple numbers accurately.
  • You'll understand and use basic measurements, such as length, weight, and time.
  • You'll read and interpret simple data, such as tables and charts.
  • You'll handle money, including giving and receiving change.
  • You'll apply maths skills to practical, real-life tasks.

How you will learn

You'll attend face-to-face classroom sessions at Newton Aycliffe Youth and Community Centre. Learning is at your own pace, guided by a tutor. Assessment is through tasks and activities set during the course, alongside a final assessment. The qualification is awarded by Pearson Edexcel.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Newton Aycliffe Youth and Community Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: many employers ask for basic maths skills
  • Retail assistant: handling money and stock counts
  • Warehouse operative: measuring, counting, and checking goods
  • Kitchen assistant: weighing and portioning ingredients
  • Cleaner or caretaker: reading instructions and recording work
  • Childminder or nursery assistant: supporting early number activities

What you could study next

Once you complete Entry Level 1, you can move on to the Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 2), then Entry Level 3. From there, Functional Skills Maths Level 1 and Level 2 follow. Level 2 is the recognised equivalent to a GCSE maths pass and is accepted by many employers and colleges. Each step builds on the last, so you progress at a pace that suits you.

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