Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills Maths in Cannock

CostFREE
Duration13 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills Maths in Cannock. Classes run at Nova Training Cannock. This entry level functional skills maths course runs full-time during the day and typically takes 13 weeks. You'll develop core maths skills and practise applying them to everyday situations and different contexts. An initial assessment confirms the right starting level for you. This course is for learners aged 16 to 18. Functional Skills Maths Entry 1 is the first step on the functional skills maths qualification route, building the foundation for Entry Level 2 and beyond.

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 recognise and use whole numbers in everyday situations.
  • You'll add and subtract simple numbers with confidence.
  • You'll understand basic measures such as length, weight, and time.
  • You'll read and interpret simple data from charts and tables.
  • You'll apply maths skills to practical, real-life contexts.
  • You'll develop the underpinning knowledge needed to progress to Entry Level 2.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Nova Training Cannock, with daytime sessions across 13 weeks. Learning covers both the underpinning maths skills and how to apply them in different contexts. Assessment is through tasks and activities set by City and Guilds. There are no timed written exams at this level, making it a practical maths without exams route for building skills step by step.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Nova Training Cannock will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Warehouse operative: basic numeracy supports stock and picking tasks.
  • Retail assistant: handling prices, change, and stock counts.
  • Care assistant: measuring, recording, and following instructions.
  • Kitchen assistant: weighing ingredients and following recipes.
  • Cleaning operative: reading labels, measuring quantities.
  • Delivery driver's assistant: route distances and time management.

What you could study next

  • Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 2): the natural next step after Entry 1, building on the skills you've gained.
  • Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 3): moves you closer to the Level 1 route and broader employment requirements.
  • Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Level 1): a significant step up, recognised by many employers as a foundation maths qualification.

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