Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills Maths course in Rotherham. Classes run at Rotherham College. This entry level functional skills maths qualification is studied full-time during the day and typically takes one year to complete. You'll build core number skills, covering everyday maths used in work and daily life. It's a recognised step toward higher maths qualifications, including the GCSE maths alternative route through Functional Skills. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Entry Level 1 is the right starting point, and the college will use it to plan your learning.
Who this course is for
The course is designed for entrants to roles in which they want to develop their skills, progression and/or career opportunities. Please see the RNN Group course website for further information and advice.
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, including counting, ordering, and simple calculations.
You'll handle basic addition and subtraction in everyday contexts.
You'll recognise and use simple shapes and measurements.
You'll read and interpret straightforward data, such as tables and charts.
You'll apply maths to practical tasks like handling money and telling the time.
You'll develop the number skills needed to progress to higher maths qualifications.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Rotherham College during the day. Teaching covers practical maths tasks alongside guided practice. Assessment is through a formal test set by City and Guilds, which you'll sit when you and your tutor agree you're ready. There is no coursework portfolio at Entry Level 1; the test is the main assessment.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Rotherham College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: handling cash, stock counts, and basic calculations.
Warehouse operative: measuring, counting, and recording goods.
Care assistant: recording observations and following instructions with numbers.
Kitchen assistant: weighing ingredients and following recipes.
Cleaner or caretaker: reading schedules and measuring supplies.
Laundry or production operative: counting and checking quantities.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 2): the next step up, building on Entry Level 1 skills.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 3): prepares you for Level 1 study.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Level 1): a solid foundation for further training and many job applications.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Level 2): the recognised GCSE maths equivalent, accepted by employers and colleges in place of a GCSE grade 4.
