Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills Maths in Wellingborough. Classes run at Tresham College Wellingborough Campus. 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. It's a recognised starting point for anyone working toward a functional skills maths qualification and, in time, a gcse maths alternative at higher levels.
Who this course is for
Course Summary can be found on the course page of the website
Entry requirements
Entry requirements can be found on the course page of the website
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, including counting, ordering, and simple calculations.
You'll handle money in practical, everyday contexts.
You'll read and interpret simple charts, tables, and data.
You'll use addition and subtraction to solve straightforward problems.
You'll recognise and use basic shapes and measurements.
You'll apply maths to real tasks such as telling the time and understanding quantities.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Tresham College Wellingborough Campus, with a tutor guiding you through each topic. Assessment is through a written test set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. You'll also complete an initial assessment at the start so the centre can confirm Entry Level 1 is the right level for you and plan your learning accordingly.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Tresham College Wellingborough Campus 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 cash, change, and simple stock counts
Kitchen assistant: measuring ingredients and following quantities
Care assistant: recording basic observations and following instructions
Cleaner or caretaker: reading rotas, quantities, and simple schedules
Labourer: measuring materials and following site instructions
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 2): the next step up, covering slightly more complex number work and problem-solving.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 3): moves you closer to Level 1 and broadens the range of maths you can handle confidently.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics Level 1: a significant step that opens doors to many job applications and further training.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics Level 2: the recognised GCSE maths equivalent, accepted by employers and colleges across the UK.
