Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills Maths in West Bromwich. Classes run at Nova Training West Bromwich. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right starting point for you. The course covers core maths skills and how to apply them in everyday situations. You'll study full-time during the day, and the course runs for 13 weeks. This entry level functional skills maths 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 practical, everyday contexts.
You'll read and interpret simple number information, such as prices or quantities.
You'll apply maths to real situations, like telling the time or measuring.
You'll develop the underpinning skills needed to progress to higher maths levels.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Nova Training West Bromwich, with a mix of taught sessions and practice activities. Assessment is through tasks that show you can apply maths skills in context. There are no formal written exams at Entry Level 1. Your progress is assessed through practical, skills-based tasks set by City and Guilds.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Nova Training West Bromwich 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.
Care assistant: uses basic maths for medication counts and records.
Kitchen assistant: follows recipes and measures ingredients.
Cleaner or caretaker: reads labels, measures products, manages time.
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 and training options.
Functional Skills Maths Level 2: the recognised GCSE maths equivalent, accepted by many employers and colleges.
