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Free Entry Level 1 Maths Skills Course in Oldham

CostFREE
Duration30 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNOCN awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level 1 Maths Skills Course in Oldham. Classes run at Oldham Library and Lifelong Learning Centre, part-time during the day. This free maths skills course for adults runs over 30 weeks at a manageable pace. You'll work on everyday number skills and build toward a recognised maths skills qualification. The course is open to Greater Manchester residents. To find out if this is the right starting point for you, visit the Lifelong Learning reception at Oldham Library or call to arrange a skills check.

Who this course is for

Greater Manchester residents only. We offer a range of courses and qualifications to suit your needs and to help you gain skills to increase your employment prospects at a pace and time to suit you. You can improve your Maths skills and gain nationally recognised qualifications from Entry 1 up to Level 2. These qualifications can provide a stepping stone towards a Maths GCSE.

Entry requirements

Please visit the Lifelong Learning reception desk at Oldham Library, Greaves Street, Oldham OL1 1AL or contact us on 0161 770 8020 to arrange an initial discussion and skills check to assess your current level for any of our Maths courses.

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 number patterns.
  • You'll read and write numbers up to a basic level.
  • You'll apply number skills to practical, real-life situations.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Oldham Library and Lifelong Learning Centre. Teaching is delivered in small, supportive groups. Assessment is through short tasks and activities that show what you can do. Your tutor will track your progress throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Oldham Library and Lifelong Learning Centre 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 prices, change, and stock counts
  • Care assistant: measuring, recording, and following written instructions
  • Cleaner or caretaker: reading rotas, measuring supplies
  • Kitchen assistant: weighing, portioning, and following recipes

What you could study next

Once you complete this course, you can move on to higher entry level maths skills classes at Entry Level 2 and Entry Level 3. From there, a Functional Skills Maths Level 1 and then Level 2 are the next steps. Functional Skills Maths Level 2 is the recognised equivalent of a maths GCSE. Oldham Library and Lifelong Learning Centre offers this full range, so you can progress at your own pace.

Apply on ebsontrackprospect.oldham.gov.uk →
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