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Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills Maths in Leicester – Workpays Leicester

CostFREE
Duration55 hours
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills Maths in Leicester. Classes run at Workpays Leicester. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right starting point for you. The course covers core maths skills including working with numbers, simple calculations, and everyday problem-solving. It runs over 55 hours, with flexible daytime attendance. This entry level functional skills maths course suits anyone who does not yet hold a recognised maths qualification.

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 recognise and use whole numbers in everyday contexts.
  • You'll add, subtract, multiply, and divide using simple numbers.
  • You'll understand and use basic fractions and percentages.
  • You'll read and interpret straightforward data, such as tables and charts.
  • You'll use maths to solve practical, real-world problems.
  • You'll build skills that support communication and analysis in work and daily life.

How you will learn

You'll attend daytime classes at Workpays Leicester, with flexible scheduling to fit around your commitments. Learning is classroom-based, with support from a tutor throughout. Assessment is through a formal City and Guilds test. You'll be assessed on the skills covered during the course, including number work and practical problem-solving.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Workpays Leicester will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Warehouse operative: basic number skills used daily in stock and picking roles.
  • Retail assistant: handling cash, change, and simple stock counts.
  • Care assistant: recording observations and following numeric instructions.
  • Kitchen assistant: measuring ingredients and following portion guidance.
  • Cleaner or caretaker: reading schedules and tracking supplies.
  • Delivery driver's mate: counting loads and checking manifests.

What you could study next

Once you complete this course, you can move on to a Functional Skills Maths Entry Level 2 Qualification, then Entry Level 3. From there, Functional Skills Maths Level 1 and Level 2 are the natural next steps. Level 2 is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent and is accepted by many employers and colleges in place of a GCSE grade 4 or above.

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