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Entry Level Functional Skills Maths in Bolton – Rumworth School

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

About this course

Free Entry Level Functional Skills Maths Course in Bolton. Classes run at Rumworth School. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Entry Level 2 is the right starting point for you. The course covers using maths in everyday situations, including working with numbers, handling data, and solving practical problems in real contexts. It runs full-time during the day over one year. No previous qualifications are required.

Who this course is for

Functional Skills Mathematics requires learners to use maths in ways that make them effective and involved as citizens, to operate confidently in life, and to work in a wide range of contexts. For mathematics to be useful, learners must have the skills and confidence to apply, combine and adapt their mathematical knowledge to new situations in their life and work. The capacity to identify and understand the role that mathematics plays in the world is crucial in enabling learners to function as effective citizens.

Entry requirements

No previous qualifications required for this course however students would be expected to be functioning at entry 2

What you will learn

  • You'll work with whole numbers, including counting, ordering, and basic calculations.
  • You'll handle simple money and time problems in everyday contexts.
  • You'll read and interpret straightforward data, such as tables and charts.
  • You'll apply maths to practical situations at home, in the community, and at work.
  • You'll develop the skills to combine and adapt what you know to new problems.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Rumworth School, with a focus on applying maths to practical, real-world situations. Assessment is through a formal test set by Pearson Edexcel. Your teacher will work through topics with you and give you practice before you sit the assessment.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Rumworth School will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Retail assistant: handling cash, change, and stock counts daily.
  • Care assistant: recording measurements, times, and basic data.
  • Warehouse operative: working with quantities, weights, and delivery notes.
  • Kitchen assistant: measuring ingredients and following portion guides.
  • Cleaner or caretaker: reading schedules and working with quantities.

What you could study next

Once you complete Entry Level 2, you could move on to the Functional Skills qualification in Mathematics at Entry Level 3, then Level 1, and eventually Level 2. Level 2 is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent and is often asked for by employers and further education courses. Each step builds directly on the last.

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