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Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills Maths in Willenhall

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 Willenhall. Classes run at Nova Training Willenhall (head Office). You'll build core maths skills and learn to apply them in everyday situations. The course runs full-time during the day and takes 13 weeks to complete. You'll work on both the underpinning knowledge and the practical ability to use maths across different contexts. Entry is open to learners aged 16 to 18. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Entry Level 1 is the right starting point for you.

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 use whole numbers to count, order, and compare amounts.
  • You'll add and subtract using simple numbers in everyday contexts.
  • You'll recognise and use basic shapes, measures, and units.
  • You'll read and interpret simple data, such as tables and charts.
  • You'll apply maths to practical situations, like handling money or measuring.
  • You'll develop the underpinning skills needed to progress to higher maths levels.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom at Nova Training Willenhall (head Office), with full-time daytime sessions across 13 weeks. Learning covers both knowledge and practical application. Assessment is through tasks that test your ability to use maths in real contexts. City and Guilds sets the assessment standard for this qualification.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Nova Training Willenhall (head Office) will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Warehouse operative: many roles require basic numeracy skills
  • Retail assistant: handling money and stock needs everyday maths
  • Care assistant: recording and measuring tasks use basic maths
  • Kitchen assistant: weighing and portioning require number skills
  • Delivery driver's mate: counting and checking deliveries uses maths
  • Cleaning operative: measuring products and timing tasks needs numeracy

What you could study next

Once you've completed Entry Level 1, you can move on to an entry level functional skills maths course 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 and is what many employers mean when they ask for GCSE maths or equivalent. Each level builds directly on the last.

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