Free Entry Level Functional Skills Maths Course in Morpeth. Classes run at Collingwood School and Media Arts College. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm which level is right for you, so there are no formal entry requirements to meet before you start. The course covers everyday maths skills used in work and daily life. It runs full-time over 12 months. If you're looking for a functional skills maths qualification rather than a traditional GCSE maths alternative, this is a practical route to a recognised maths certificate.
Who this course is for
This course is for anyone who would like to improve their numeracy skills, perhaps to get a job or begin a course or training. It will help you to communicate well in everyday situations and build your confidence.
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements. You will have an initial assessment to establish which Functional Skills level of entry is right for you.
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 read and interpret simple number information, such as prices and quantities.
You'll use maths to solve straightforward problems in familiar situations.
You'll understand simple measurements and tell the time.
You'll recognise and use basic shapes and spatial ideas.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Collingwood School and Media Arts College. Assessment is through tasks and activities set by OCR. There are no formal written exams at Entry Level 1. Your progress is assessed through practical tasks that reflect everyday maths situations.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Collingwood School and Media Arts College 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: uses numbers for picking, packing, and checking orders.
Care assistant: reads charts, measures, and records basic data.
Kitchen assistant: measures ingredients and follows simple recipes.
Cleaner or caretaker: reads schedules and measures cleaning products.
Delivery driver's mate: counts parcels and checks delivery notes.
What you could study next
Functional Skills qualification in Mathematics at Entry 2: the next step up, covering slightly more complex everyday maths.
Functional Skills qualification in Mathematics at Entry 3: builds further and prepares you for Level 1.
Functional Skills qualification in Mathematics at Level 1: a stronger foundation for work and further study.
Functional Skills qualification in Mathematics at Level 2: the recognised GCSE maths equivalent, accepted by many employers and colleges.
