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Free Entry Level Functional Skills Maths in Halifax – Calderdale Adult Learning

CostFREE
Duration36 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNOCN awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level Functional Skills Maths Course in Halifax. Classes run at Calderdale Adult Learning, part-time during the day, so you can fit study around other commitments. Before you enrol, you'll have an initial skills check assessment to confirm Entry Level 2 is the right level for you. Call 01422 392820 to book yours. The course runs over 36 weeks, covering the maths skills you use in everyday life and work.

Who this course is for

For those who are working towards qualifications in Maths at Entry Level . For learners who wish to improve their Maths skills and work at the level they are assessed at.

Entry requirements

ALL LEARNERS MUST HAVE A SKILLS CHECK INITIAL ASSESSMENT BEFORE ENROLLING - CALL US ON 01422 392820 FOR AVAILABLE DATES AND TO BOOK.

What you will learn

  • You'll work with whole numbers, including counting, ordering, and simple calculations.
  • You'll add and subtract using practical, everyday contexts.
  • You'll handle money, including giving change and working out simple costs.
  • You'll read and interpret basic charts, tables, and graphs.
  • You'll measure length, weight, capacity, and time in familiar situations.
  • You'll solve straightforward number problems step by step.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Calderdale Adult Learning, working through topics at a pace matched to your assessed level. Assessment for the Functional Skills Maths Entry Level 2 qualification is by a written test set by NOCN. Your tutor will prepare you for this throughout the course, using practical tasks and exercises based on real everyday situations.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Calderdale Adult Learning will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: many employers ask for basic maths skills
  • Retail assistant: handling money and stock requires number confidence
  • Warehouse operative: measuring, counting, and checking quantities
  • Kitchen assistant: weighing ingredients and following recipes
  • Cleaner or caretaker: reading instructions and measuring products
  • Childminder: recording information and managing simple budgets

What you could study next

Once you have your Entry Level 2 Certificate, you could move on to the Functional Skills Maths Entry Level 3 qualification, then Level 1, and eventually Level 2. Functional Skills Maths Level 2 is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent, accepted by employers and colleges across the UK. Each step builds on the last, and Calderdale Adult Learning offers courses at multiple levels.

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