Free Entry Level Functional Skills Maths in Saltburn-by-the-Sea – Kilton Thorpe Specialist Academy
CostFREE
Duration3 years
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
About this course
Free Entry Level Functional Skills Maths Course in Saltburn-by-the-Sea. Classes run at Kilton Thorpe Specialist Academy, full-time during the day. You'll start with an initial assessment to confirm Entry Level 1 is the right starting point. The entry requirement is working at pre-Entry Level 1, so this is the first step on the functional skills maths qualification ladder. You'll build practical maths skills you can use in everyday life, further learning, and work. The course runs over three years.
Who this course is for
NOCN Functional Skills qualifications are learning tools that enable learners to develop and
Centres to assess Functional Skills as determined by a set of skills standards. Functional Skills
enables the application of knowledge and understanding to everyday situations, and provide
young people and adults with the knowledge and skills that can be utilised in further learning,
life and work.
Entry requirements
Working at Pre Entry Level 1
What you will learn
You'll recognise and use numbers in everyday situations.
You'll add and subtract simple numbers.
You'll understand basic shapes, measures, and quantities.
You'll handle simple data, such as reading charts or tables.
You'll apply maths to practical, real-life tasks.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Kilton Thorpe Specialist Academy. Teaching focuses on applying maths to everyday situations. Assessment is set by NOCN and tests the skills standards defined for Entry Level 1. Your progress will be assessed through tasks and activities that reflect practical use of maths.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Kilton Thorpe Specialist Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Support worker: basic numeracy supports care and daily living tasks.
Retail assistant: handling money, stock counts, and simple calculations.
Kitchen assistant: measuring ingredients and following recipes.
Warehouse operative: counting, sorting, and basic record-keeping.
Cleaner or caretaker: measuring products and managing supplies.
What you could study next
Once you complete Entry Level 1, you can move through the entry level functional skills maths qualification steps. Next options include:
NOCN Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 2): the next step up.
NOCN Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 3): builds further practical maths skills.
Functional Skills Maths Level 1: a stronger foundation for work and further study.
Functional Skills Maths Level 2: the recognised GCSE maths equivalent, widely accepted by employers.
