Free Entry Level 1 Maths Skills Course in Guisborough. Classes run at Prior Pursglove College, full-time during the day. This free maths skills course is funded for learners aged 16 to 18 years old. The course runs over one year and covers maths at Entry Level 1, building the number and calculation skills you use in everyday life and work. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm that this entry level maths skills qualification is the right starting point for you. The college will use it to plan your learning.
Who this course is for
This course is available to students aged 16-18 yrs
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, including counting, ordering, and simple calculations.
You'll handle basic addition and subtraction in everyday contexts.
You'll recognise and use simple shapes and measurements.
You'll read and interpret straightforward number information.
You'll apply maths skills to practical, real-life situations.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Prior Pursglove College. Assessment is carried out through tasks and activities set by your tutor. Your progress is reviewed throughout the course, and your work is assessed against the NOCN Award criteria. There are no formal written exams for this qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Prior Pursglove College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: handles cash and stock counting daily.
Warehouse operative: uses numbers for picking and packing tasks.
Kitchen assistant: measures ingredients and portions accurately.
Cleaner or caretaker: follows schedules and records hours worked.
Care assistant: records basic observations and follows written instructions.
What you could study next
Once you complete this entry level maths skills course, you could move on to:
NOCN Award in Mathematics Skills (Entry 2) or Entry Level 3, the next steps up in maths.
Functional Skills Maths Entry Level 3, which prepares you for Level 1.
Functional Skills Maths Level 1, a stepping stone toward the Level 2 qualification that employers recognise as equivalent to a GCSE in maths.
