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Free Entry Level Functional Skills Maths in Luton

CostFREE
Duration12 months
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyOCR awarding body

About this course

Free Entry Level Functional Skills Maths Course in Luton. Classes run at Woodlands Secondary School. You'll start with an initial assessment to confirm Entry Level 1 is the right starting point. The course covers everyday maths skills, from basic number work to applying maths in familiar situations. It runs full-time over 12 months. The provider notes you'll need a basic knowledge of maths before starting, roughly equivalent to a Level 1 NC.

Who this course is for

The OCR Functional Skills Maths entry Level accreditation provides learners with a nationally recognised qualification. Split into three levels, these qualifications recognise achievement at entry level. Learners at Entry 1 will have abilities that range from the most elementary to using their understanding to relate to the immediate environment. Entry 2 learners will have skills, knowledge and understanding to carry out simple, familiar tasks with guidance. Learners at Entry 3 will have mathematical skills, knowledge and understanding to carry out structured tasks in familiar contexts.

Entry requirements

Students will need a basic knowledge of Maths before undertaking the Entry Level 1 course - equivalent to a Level 1 NC

What you will learn

  • You'll work with whole numbers, including counting, ordering, and simple calculations.
  • You'll add and subtract using straightforward, familiar examples.
  • You'll recognise and use basic shapes and measurements.
  • You'll handle simple data, such as reading charts or tables.
  • You'll apply number skills to everyday situations in your immediate environment.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Woodlands Secondary School. Assessment for OCR Functional Skills Maths at Entry 1 is task-based, testing your ability to apply maths skills in practical contexts. You'll complete set tasks that are marked against the OCR specification.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Warehouse operative: basic number skills used daily in stock counting
  • Retail assistant: handling cash, change, and simple calculations
  • Care assistant: recording measurements and following numeric instructions
  • Kitchen assistant: weighing, portioning, and following recipes
  • Cleaner or caretaker: reading schedules and measuring quantities

What you could study next

Once you complete Entry Level 1, you can move on to the OCR Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics at Entry Level 2, then Entry Level 3. From there, Functional Skills Maths Level 1 and Level 2 follow. Level 2 is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent, which many employers and further education courses ask for.

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