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Free Entry Level Functional Skills Maths in Stockport – Stockport Continuing Education Service – Evening

CostFREE
Duration9 months
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level Functional Skills Maths Course in Stockport. Evening classes run at Stockport Continuing Education Service, so you can fit study around work or other commitments. You'll start with an initial and diagnostic assessment to find the right starting point and shape your learning. The course covers the maths skills you need for everyday life, work, and further study. Study time is 45 hours and the course typically takes 9 months part-time. A solid entry level functional skills maths qualification for anyone building their maths skills from the ground up.

Who this course is for

The Maths Functional Skills Entry Level 1 qualification provides you with a flexible, relevant and highly personalised route to a qualification and the opportunity to secure the skills needed for your next steps in life, work and study.

Your personalised Maths learning journey begins with an initial and diagnostic assessment of your Maths skills. From here you will work through the areas that you need to develop.

Study time is 45 hours and Functional Maths aims to equip you with the skills you will need to work out questions related to every day mathematical problems. At the end of your studies you will complete an online test.

Entry requirements

Assessment Required

What you will learn

  • You'll work with whole numbers, including counting, ordering, and basic calculations.
  • You'll add, subtract, multiply, and divide using practical, everyday examples.
  • You'll handle money, including working out costs, change, and simple budgets.
  • You'll read and use simple charts, tables, and graphs.
  • You'll measure length, weight, capacity, and time in everyday contexts.
  • You'll solve straightforward maths problems relevant to work and daily life.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Stockport Continuing Education Service during evening sessions. Your learning starts with an initial and diagnostic assessment to identify the areas you need to develop. From there, your programme is personalised to your needs. Assessment is through a formal City and Guilds test when you're ready to take it.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Stockport Continuing Education Service will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Retail assistant: many employers ask for basic maths skills
  • Care assistant: numeracy used in medication and record-keeping
  • Warehouse operative: stock counting and basic calculations required
  • Catering assistant: measuring, portioning, and till work
  • Childcare worker: maths used in planning and daily routines
  • Receptionist: handling bookings, payments, and basic data

What you could study next

  • Functional Skills Maths Level 1: the next step up, covering more complex calculations and problem-solving.
  • Functional Skills Maths Level 2: the recognised GCSE maths alternative accepted by employers and colleges. Many job applications and further training courses ask for Level 2 maths.
  • Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English: build your English skills alongside your maths.
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