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Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills Maths in Oldbury

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

Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills Maths in Oldbury. Classes run at Nova Training Oldbury. You'll develop core maths skills and learn to apply them in everyday situations. The course runs full-time during the day and typically takes 13 weeks. An initial assessment will confirm this is the right starting point for you. This is an entry level functional skills maths course, 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 develop number skills including counting, recognising, and using whole numbers.
  • You'll work with basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
  • You'll read and interpret simple data, such as tables and charts.
  • You'll apply maths to everyday tasks like handling money and measuring.
  • You'll build understanding of shape, space, and simple measurements.
  • You'll practise using maths in different real-life contexts.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom at Nova Training Oldbury, with full-time daytime sessions across 13 weeks. Learning covers both the underpinning maths skills and how to apply them in context. Assessment is through tasks and activities set by City and Guilds. Your tutor will work through topics with you and support you to practise applying what you've learned.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Retail assistant: handles cash, stock counts, and basic calculations.
  • Warehouse operative: measures, counts, and records stock accurately.
  • Care assistant: uses maths for recording, timing, and measurements.
  • Kitchen assistant: follows recipes, measures portions, and manages quantities.
  • Catering assistant: works with weights, temperatures, and stock levels.

What you could study next

Once you complete Entry Level 1, you can move on to an entry level functional skills maths qualification at Entry Level 2, then Entry Level 3. From there, Functional Skills Maths Level 1 and Level 2 follow. Level 2 is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent, which many employers and colleges ask for. Each step builds on the last.

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