Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills Maths in Dudley. Classes run at Nova Training Netherton. 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 helps confirm Entry Level 1 is the right starting point and lets the centre plan your learning. This course is open to learners aged 16 to 18.
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 simple calculations.
You'll handle basic addition and subtraction in everyday contexts.
You'll read and interpret simple number information, such as prices or quantities.
You'll apply maths to practical, real-life situations.
You'll build the underpinning skills needed to progress to higher levels of maths.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions at Nova Training Netherton, with a mix of taught activities and practice tasks. Assessment is based on your ability to apply maths skills in context. You'll complete tasks that test both your underpinning knowledge and your practical use of maths in different situations.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Nova Training Netherton will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: handling cash, change, and stock counts
Warehouse operative: measuring, counting, and checking quantities
Care assistant: recording basic numerical information accurately
Kitchen assistant: weighing ingredients and following simple measurements
Delivery driver's mate: reading quantities, weights, and delivery notes
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 2): the next step up, building on what you've covered at Entry Level 1.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 3): prepares you for Level 1 and is a stepping stone toward the GCSE maths equivalent.
Functional Skills Maths Level 1: a recognised qualification that moves you closer to the Level 2 standard that many employers ask for.
