Free Functional Skills Maths Entry Level 1 in Billingham. Classes run at Eden Training, part-time during the day. There are no formal entry requirements, so you can start wherever you are with maths right now. The course runs for 33 hours and covers the core number and maths skills used in everyday life and work. An entry level functional skills maths course like this is a recognised step toward higher maths qualifications, including Level 1 and Level 2, which is the GCSE maths alternative accepted by many employers.
Who this course is for
Residents of Sunderland
Entry requirements
Nor formal entry requirements
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, including counting, ordering, and simple calculations.
You'll add and subtract using everyday contexts such as money and quantities.
You'll recognise and use simple fractions in practical situations.
You'll read and interpret basic data, such as simple tables and charts.
You'll use basic measures, including length, weight, and time.
You'll solve straightforward number problems step by step.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Eden Training, working through activities and exercises at a manageable pace. Assessment is through a set task and an on-screen or paper-based test. Both are set and marked against the national standard for Entry Level 1 Functional Skills Maths. Your tutor will support you through the material before you sit the assessment.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Eden Training will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: many employers ask for basic maths skills
Retail assistant: handling money and stock counts
Warehouse operative: reading labels, counting, and measuring
Kitchen assistant: weighing ingredients and following quantities
Cleaner or facilities operative: reading instructions and quantities
Childcare helper: supporting activities that involve numbers and counting
What you could study next
Once you complete this entry level functional skills maths qualification, you can move on to:
Functional Skills Maths Entry Level 2: builds on the same skills at a slightly higher level.
Functional Skills Maths Entry Level 3: the step before Level 1.
Functional Skills Maths Level 1: a stronger foundation for work and further study.
Functional Skills Maths Level 2: the gcse maths alternative recognised by employers and colleges.
