Free Entry Level Functional Skills Maths in Dunstable – Weatherfield Academy
CostFREE
Duration9 months
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
About this course
Free Entry Level Functional Skills Maths Course in Dunstable. Classes run at Weatherfield Academy. You'll need to have completed Entry Level 1 Functional Skills Maths before starting. The course covers the everyday maths skills you need for work, study, and daily life. It runs full-time during the day and typically takes 9 months. Assessment is on demand and internally marked, so there's no fixed exam date to work around.
Who this course is for
Our Edexcel Entry Level Functional Skills qualifications in Mathematics are designed to equip learners with the basic skills they need to operate confidently, effectively and independently in education, work and everyday life. Tests are available on demand, and are internally marked and externally verified
Entry requirements
To have completed Entry 1 Mathematics Functional Skills
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, including counting, ordering, and simple calculations.
You'll handle basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
You'll read and interpret simple number information, such as prices, times, and measurements.
You'll use maths to solve straightforward problems in everyday situations.
You'll work with simple fractions and recognise common shapes and measurements.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Weatherfield Academy, with full-time daytime sessions. Assessment is on demand, meaning you take the test when you're ready rather than on a set date. Tests are internally marked and externally verified by Pearson Edexcel.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Weatherfield Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: handles cash, change, and stock counts daily.
Warehouse operative: measures, counts, and records goods accurately.
Care assistant: uses maths for medication records and daily logs.
Kitchen assistant: measures ingredients and follows portion guides.
Cleaner or caretaker: reads schedules, measures cleaning products safely.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics at Entry Level 3: the next step up, building on what you've learned here.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics Level 1: moves you toward the level employers and colleges most commonly ask for.
Functional Skills Qualification in English at Entry Level 2: pair your maths progress with English skills at the same level.
