Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills Maths in Kidderminster. Classes run at Nova Training Kidderminster. You'll study maths in a classroom setting, five days a week during the day. The course runs for 13 weeks. You'll work on core number skills and learn to apply maths in everyday situations and different contexts. This is an entry level functional skills maths course, so you'll have an initial assessment to confirm Entry Level 1 is the right starting point for you. The centre will use it to plan your learning. You must be aged 16 to 18 to enrol.
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 situations.
You'll recognise and use simple fractions and measures.
You'll read and interpret straightforward numerical information.
You'll apply maths to practical, real-life contexts such as money, time, and quantities.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Nova Training Kidderminster, with full-time daytime attendance across 13 weeks. Learning covers both underpinning maths skills and applying them to different contexts. Assessment is through tasks and activities set by City and Guilds. You'll be assessed on your ability to use maths practically, not just recall facts.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Nova Training Kidderminster will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: handles cash, change, and stock counts daily.
Warehouse operative: measures, counts, and records goods.
Kitchen assistant: uses weights, quantities, and timing.
Catering assistant: portions food and follows basic recipes.
Cleaning operative: follows instructions involving quantities and time.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 2): the next step up, building on Entry Level 1 skills.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 3): prepares you for Level 1 study.
Functional Skills Maths Level 1: a stronger foundation for employment and further training.
Functional Skills Maths Level 2: the recognised GCSE maths equivalent, accepted by employers and colleges when they ask for GCSE maths or equivalent.
