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Entry Level Functional Skills Maths Course at Manor Training and Resource Centre

CostFREE
Duration60 hours
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 Sheffield. Classes run at Manor Training and Resource Centre, Monday to Thursday, 9:30am to 1:00pm. The course runs over 60 hours part-time, so you can study at a manageable pace alongside other commitments. You'll cover numbers, measures, and shapes, with a focus on practical, everyday maths. There are no specific entry requirements. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Entry Level 1 is the right starting point and to plan your learning. Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 1) with certificate.

Who this course is for

This course is aimed at people who need to develop skills to enter or re-enter the world of work. It gives you the chance to build your confidence and motivation as well as get skills that all employers are looking for.

Entry requirements

No specific entry requirements.

What you will learn

  • You'll work with whole numbers, including counting, ordering, and simple calculations.
  • You'll handle money and understand basic measures such as length, weight, and time.
  • You'll recognise and describe simple shapes and patterns.
  • You'll apply maths to everyday situations, such as reading timetables or working out quantities.
  • You'll build the numeracy skills that employers look for in most workplaces.

How you will learn

You'll study in small-group classroom sessions at Manor Training and Resource Centre. Learning is practical and activity-based, focusing on real-life maths tasks. Assessment is through tasks and activities set by the awarding body, NOCN. There is no formal written exam at Entry Level 1.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Manor Training and Resource Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Warehouse operative: basic numeracy used daily for stock and picking
  • Retail assistant: handling money, measuring, and checking quantities
  • Care assistant: reading charts, measuring, and following instructions
  • Cleaner or caretaker: measuring products and managing time
  • Kitchen assistant: weighing ingredients and following portion guides
  • Labourer: reading measurements and following site instructions

What you could study next

Once you complete Entry Level 1, you can move on to an entry level functional skills maths qualification at Entry Level 2 or Entry Level 3. From there, Functional Skills Maths Level 1 and then Level 2 are the natural next steps. Level 2 is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent and is the standard many employers and further education courses ask for. Manor Training and Resource Centre offers Entry Level 2 and 3, and Level 1 Functional Skills Maths, so you can continue your studies in the same place.

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