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Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills Maths in Ripon – Ripon Community House Ripon – Evening

CostFREE
Duration18 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills Maths in Ripon. Evening classes run at Ripon Community House Ripon, so you can fit study around work or other commitments. The course runs over 18 weeks part-time. You'll build number skills including working with whole numbers, simple fractions, and everyday measurements. This entry level functional skills maths course is a starting point if you don't yet hold an Entry Level 1 or higher maths qualification. You'll sit an assessment at the end.

Who this course is for

This course is for people who want to improve their Maths skills and who currently, do not hold a current Entry Level 1 or higher qualification

Entry requirements

To be eligible for funding for courses you must be over 19 years of age as at 31st August in the current academic year and not be an apprentice.

What you will learn

  • You'll recognise and use whole numbers in everyday situations.
  • You'll add and subtract whole numbers.
  • You'll understand simple fractions in practical contexts.
  • You'll use basic measurements, including length, weight, and capacity.
  • You'll read and interpret simple number information, such as prices and times.
  • You'll solve straightforward number problems using one step.

How you will learn

Classes are classroom based at Ripon Community House Ripon, running on evenings across 18 weeks. You'll learn through practical activities and exercises linked to everyday maths. Assessment is through a formal test set by City and Guilds. You need to pass the test to earn the qualification.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Ripon Community House Ripon will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Warehouse operative: basic maths used daily for stock and picking
  • Retail assistant: handling prices, change, and simple calculations
  • Care assistant: measuring, recording, and following numeric instructions
  • Kitchen assistant: weighing ingredients and following quantities
  • Cleaner or caretaker: reading measurements and product instructions
  • Factory or production operative: counting, checking, and recording numbers

What you could study next

Once you have your Entry Level 1 certificate, you can move up through the Functional Skills Maths levels. Entry Level 2 and Entry Level 3 build on what you've learned here. From there, Functional Skills Maths Level 1 and then Level 2 follow. Level 2 is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent, and the qualification many employers ask for. Taking it step by step means each level is manageable.

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