Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills Maths in Liverpool. Classes run at The City of Liverpool College Clarence Street. This entry level functional skills maths course runs full-time during the day and typically takes one year to complete. You'll build core number skills: working with whole numbers, handling money, reading simple data, and using maths in everyday situations. An initial assessment helps make sure Entry Level 1 is the right starting point for you. A free functional skills maths course for adults and 16-18 learners looking to gain a recognised maths qualification.
Who this course is for
This is for learners who wish to gain Functional Skills Maths Entry Level 1 (ESOL) 16-18
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, including counting, ordering, and simple calculations.
You'll add and subtract using everyday contexts such as money and time.
You'll read and interpret simple tables, charts, and lists.
You'll use maths to solve straightforward problems in daily life.
You'll recognise and use basic shapes and measurements.
You'll handle simple data and understand what it tells you.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at The City of Liverpool College Clarence Street, with tutor-led sessions during the day. Assessment for Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills at Entry Level 1 is through a written test. Your tutor will prepare you for this throughout the course, using practice tasks and activities linked to real everyday situations.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. The City of Liverpool College Clarence Street will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: handles cash, stock counts, and basic calculations daily.
Warehouse operative: uses numbers for picking, packing, and stock checks.
Care assistant: records basic measurements and follows written instructions.
Kitchen assistant: measures ingredients and follows simple portion guides.
Cleaner or caretaker: reads rotas, labels, and simple instructions.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 2): the next step up, building on what you've learned at Entry Level 1.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 3): moves you closer to the level employers and colleges often ask for.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Level 1): a significant step toward Level 2, which is the recognised GCSE maths alternative accepted by most employers and further education providers.
