Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills Maths in Birmingham. Classes run at Nova Training Birmingham. You'll develop core maths skills and learn to apply them in everyday situations. The course covers both underpinning knowledge and practical use of maths across different contexts. It runs full-time over 13 weeks. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you.
Who this course is for
The Functional Skills qualification is intended for anyone wishing to develop their maths and English.
You will focus on both the underpinning skills as well as the ability to apply maths and English to different contexts.
Entry requirements
Must be aged 16 to 18
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, including counting, ordering, and basic calculations.
You'll handle simple addition and subtraction in everyday contexts.
You'll read and interpret basic numerical information.
You'll apply maths to practical, real-world situations.
You'll develop the underpinning skills that support further maths learning.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Nova Training Birmingham, with daytime sessions across 13 weeks. Learning combines skills practice with applying maths to different contexts. Assessment is through tasks that test both your underpinning knowledge and your ability to use maths in practical situations.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Nova Training Birmingham will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Warehouse operative: basic numeracy is used daily in stock and picking roles.
Retail assistant: handling prices, change, and stock counts.
Care assistant: measuring, recording, and following numerical instructions.
Kitchen assistant: weighing, portioning, and timing tasks.
Cleaning operative: reading quantities and following instructions.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 2): the next step up, building on what you've covered here.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 3): moves you closer to Level 1 and broader employment requirements.
Functional Skills Maths Level 1: a significant step that opens more job roles and further study options.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 1: develop your English skills alongside your maths.
