Free Entry Level Functional Skills Maths Course in South Shields. Classes run at Horsley Hill Family Hub, part-time during the day. The course runs over 11 days, so it fits around other commitments. You'll build core maths skills and gain a recognised entry level functional skills maths qualification. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Entry Level 1 is the right starting point, and the centre will use it to plan your learning. NOCN Entry Level 1 Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics with certificate.
Who this course is for
Adults seeking to develop their maths knowledge and skills while gaining certification
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, including counting, ordering, and simple calculations.
You'll add and subtract using everyday contexts.
You'll handle basic money, including recognising coins and notes.
You'll read and interpret simple number information.
You'll use maths in practical, real-life situations such as telling the time and measuring.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Horsley Hill Family Hub, working through activities and exercises with tutor support. Assessment is practical and task-based, matched to Entry Level 1. You'll complete set tasks that show what you can do, rather than sitting a formal written exam.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Horsley Hill Family Hub will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: basic maths used daily at the till
Warehouse operative: counting, measuring, and stock checks
Care assistant: recording numbers and following instructions
Cleaner or caretaker: reading labels, measuring quantities
Kitchen assistant: weighing ingredients and portion sizes
Childminder: tracking hours, budgeting supplies
What you could study next
Entry Level 2 Functional Skills Maths: the next step up, building on what you've learned here.
Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths: moves you closer to the level employers commonly ask for.
Functional Skills Maths Level 1: a significant step toward the GCSE maths alternative that many employers and colleges recognise.
Functional Skills Maths Level 2: the full gcse maths equivalent, accepted in place of GCSE Maths by most employers and further education providers.
