Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills Maths in Market Harborough
CostFREE
Duration55 hours
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
About this course
Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills Maths in Market Harborough. Classes run at Workpays Market Harborough. 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, handling data, and solving everyday problems. It takes around 55 hours and is delivered during the day with flexible scheduling. If you have no current maths qualification, this entry level functional skills maths course gives you a recognised starting point.
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 basic calculations.
You'll add and subtract using practical, everyday contexts.
You'll recognise and use simple fractions and measurements.
You'll read and interpret straightforward data, such as tables and charts.
You'll solve simple number problems related to money, time, and quantities.
You'll build the maths skills that support everyday tasks at work and at home.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Workpays Market Harborough, with flexible daytime attendance. Learning is practical and activity-based, covering the skills set out in the Entry Level 1 standard. Assessment is through a formal test set by City and Guilds. You'll be assessed when you and your tutor agree you're ready.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Workpays Market Harborough 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 stock counts
Care assistant: measuring, recording, and following written instructions
Cleaner or caretaker: reading labels, measuring quantities, timing tasks
Kitchen assistant: weighing, portioning, and following recipes
Delivery driver's mate: counting, sorting, and checking loads
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 2): the natural next step after Entry 1, building on what you've learned.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 3): moves you closer to the level employers most commonly ask for.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Level 1): a significant step up, covering more complex calculations and problem-solving.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Level 2): the recognised GCSE maths alternative that many employers and colleges accept.
