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Free Entry Level Functional Skills Maths in Sunderland – Brightsparks

CostFREE
Duration20 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 Sunderland. Classes run at Brightsparks. Daytime sessions are part-time, running at a manageable pace across around 20 hours in total. The course covers everyday maths skills at Entry Level 1, from recognising numbers and simple counting to basic addition and subtraction. There are no formal entry requirements. You'll have an initial assessment so the centre can plan your learning at the right level.

Who this course is for

Residents of Swan Lodge

Entry requirements

Nor formal entry requirements

What you will learn

  • You'll recognise and use whole numbers in everyday situations.
  • You'll add and subtract simple numbers.
  • You'll read and write numbers up to a basic level.
  • You'll understand simple money amounts and make basic calculations.
  • You'll read and interpret straightforward charts, tables, or data.
  • You'll use basic measuring skills, such as reading simple lengths or weights.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Brightsparks through practical activities and tutor-led sessions. Assessment is through a set task or test that covers the Entry Level 1 maths skills in the qualification. Your tutor will guide you through the material before you sit the assessment.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Brightsparks will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: many employers ask for basic maths skills
  • Kitchen assistant: handling simple measurements and stock
  • Retail assistant: working with prices, change, and basic figures
  • Warehouse operative: counting, labelling, and basic data entry
  • Cleaner or caretaker: reading instructions and basic record-keeping

What you could study next

Once you've completed Entry Level 1, you can move up through the Functional Skills Maths levels. Entry Level 2 and Entry Level 3 build on the same skills at greater depth. From there, Functional Skills Maths Level 1 and then Level 2 are the next steps. Level 2 is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent and is often asked for by employers and colleges. Each level builds directly on the one before.

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