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Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills Maths in Scarborough – Scarborough Adult Learning and Skills Service

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

Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills Maths in Scarborough. Classes run at Scarborough Adult Learning and Skills Service. Daytime sessions run part-time over 18 weeks, so you can fit study around other commitments. This entry level functional skills maths course covers the core number and maths skills used in everyday life and work. You'll work at Entry Level 1, the starting point for adults building maths from the ground up.

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 work with whole numbers, including counting, ordering, and simple calculations.
  • You'll handle basic addition and subtraction in practical, everyday contexts.
  • You'll recognise and use simple shapes, measurements, and quantities.
  • You'll read and understand straightforward number information, such as prices or times.
  • You'll apply maths to familiar tasks, such as handling money or following simple instructions involving numbers.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions with a tutor. Learning is practical and activity-based, using everyday contexts to build your maths skills. Assessment is through a short task or test set by City and Guilds. Your tutor will prepare you for this during the course. You'll have an initial assessment before you start to confirm Entry Level 1 Functional Skills Maths is the right level for you.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Scarborough Adult Learning and Skills Service will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: many employers ask for basic maths skills at entry level
  • Retail assistant: handling money and stock requires everyday number skills
  • Warehouse operative: counting, measuring, and checking quantities
  • Catering assistant: following recipes and portion sizes involves basic maths
  • Cleaner or facilities operative: reading instructions and measuring products

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 are the next steps. Level 2 is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent, and the qualification many employers and colleges ask for.

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