Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills Maths in Coventry. Classes run at Workpays Coventry, with daytime sessions and flexible study to fit around your life. This entry level functional skills maths course is for adults who don't yet hold a recognised maths qualification. You'll build number skills, work with everyday data, and develop the analytical thinking that helps in work and daily life. The course takes around 55 hours in total. It's a solid first step toward a functional skills maths qualification and a genuine gcse maths alternative at higher levels.
Who this course is for
This course is designed for people looking to improve their maths skills and currently do not have a recognised qualification at Entry Level 1. It will also help to improve employability, communication and anaylsis skills, which are helpful in all areas.
Entry requirements
You do not currently hold any maths qualifications and have a desire to achieve a recognised qualification.
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 recognise and use simple shapes and measurements.
You'll read and interpret basic data from charts, tables, and lists.
You'll solve straightforward number problems relevant to daily life and work.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions at Workpays Coventry, with flexible daytime attendance. Assessment is through a formal written test set by City and Guilds. You'll have an initial assessment before you start so the course is matched to the right level for you.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Workpays Coventry 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 money, change, and simple stock counts
Care assistant: measuring, recording, and following written instructions
Cleaner or caretaker: reading schedules, measuring quantities
Kitchen assistant: weighing ingredients and following basic recipes
Delivery driver's mate: counting, sorting, and checking manifests
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 2): the natural next step after Entry 1, building on the number and data skills you've gained.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 3): moves you closer to Level 1 and prepares you for more demanding workplace maths.
Functional Skills Maths Level 1: a recognised stepping stone toward the Level 2 qualification, which is the accepted GCSE maths equivalent for most employers and colleges.
