Entry Level Functional Skills Maths in Isles of Scilly – Learn Scilly

CostFree if you're eligible
Duration10 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

Free or reduced fees may be available, depending on your circumstances. Fees apply if you're not eligible. Contact Council of the Isles of Scilly for more info.

About this course

Entry Level Functional Skills Maths Course in the Isles of Scilly. Classes run at Learn Scilly. You'll start with a short assessment so the tutor can confirm this is the right level for you. The course covers everyday maths skills including numbers, measures, and handling data. It runs over 10 weeks with flexible daytime attendance. A free functional skills maths course for adults looking for a recognised entry level functional skills maths qualification.

Who this course is for

Suitable for those wanting to gain confidence in Maths and gain a qualification. We are providers of recreational, vocational and £e' learning on the Isles of Scilly. The department has strong links with colleges and other learning providers on the Mainland. This enables us to offer a full range of courses, skills training and qualifications here on the islands.We have qualified impartial advisors who are able to help you make decisions about what you want to do, whether it's choose and new hobby, decide what courses to take, progress at work, choose a new career, develop your skills or develop the skills of your staff. We hope this website will provide the necessary information you are looking for.

Entry requirements

assessed by tutor intially to ascertain level

What you will learn

  • You'll work with whole numbers, including counting, ordering, and simple calculations.
  • You'll add, subtract, multiply, and divide using everyday contexts.
  • You'll read and use simple fractions and percentages.
  • You'll measure length, weight, capacity, and time.
  • You'll read and interpret simple charts, tables, and graphs.
  • You'll handle money and work out basic costs.
  • You'll solve straightforward maths problems using familiar situations.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom at Learn Scilly with a qualified tutor. Learning is flexible and paced to suit you. Assessment is carried out by the tutor initially to confirm your level, and you'll be assessed through tasks and a formal test set by Pearson Edexcel to earn your certificate.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Retail assistant: maths used daily for cash handling and stock
  • Care assistant: supports numeracy needed in care settings
  • Warehouse operative: counting, measuring, and recording stock
  • Catering assistant: weights, measures, and basic costing
  • Cleaner or facilities operative: reading instructions and quantities
  • Admin assistant: handling figures, forms, and simple data

What you could study next

  • Functional Skills qualification in Mathematics at Entry 3: the next step up, building on what you've learned here.
  • Functional Skills qualification in Mathematics at Level 1: moves toward the GCSE maths alternative recognised by many employers.
  • Functional Skills qualification in Mathematics at Level 2: the gcse maths equivalent accepted by colleges and employers who ask for GCSE grade 4 or above.

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