Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills Maths in Preston. Classes run at Preston College. You'll have an initial assessment to make sure this is the right level for you, and the centre will use it to plan your learning. The course covers everyday number skills, including counting, simple calculations, and handling basic data. It typically takes around 60 hours of daytime study. This is an entry level functional skills maths qualification, not a GCSE maths alternative at this stage, but it lays the foundation for progressing toward higher levels. Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 1) with certificate.
Who this course is for
This course is for those interested in gaining a qualification in Foundations for Learning and Life
What you will learn
You'll recognise and use whole numbers in everyday situations.
You'll add and subtract simple numbers with confidence.
You'll understand and use basic money amounts.
You'll read and interpret simple charts and tables.
You'll tell the time and understand basic measures such as length and weight.
You'll use numbers to solve straightforward everyday problems.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions at Preston College, with support from a tutor. Assessment is through a written test set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. The test covers the skills taught on the course. Your tutor will tell you when you're ready to sit it.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Preston College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Warehouse operative: basic maths used daily for stock and orders.
Care assistant: number skills needed for recording and measurements.
Retail assistant: handling money and simple calculations.
Catering assistant: measuring ingredients and portion sizes.
Cleaner or facilities operative: reading instructions and basic recording.
Childcare worker: counting and simple data recording with children.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 2): the next step up, building on Entry 1 skills.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 3): moves you closer to Level 1.
Functional Skills Maths Level 1: a significant step toward the Level 2 qualification that employers recognise as a GCSE maths equivalent.
