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Free Functional Skills Maths Level 1 Course in Brierley Hill

CostFREE
Duration60 hours
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Functional Skills Maths Level 1 Course in Brierley Hill. Classes run at Brierley Hill Neighbourhood Learning Centre on Tuesday mornings.

It covers solving maths problems, working with numbers, measures, shape and space, and handling data. Around 60 hours of study in total. You'll sit two formal papers at the end: one calculator and one non-calculator. The course is a recognised GCSE maths alternative for people who don't yet hold a GCSE grade C or above.

You'll finish with a Level 1 Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics.

Who this course is for

This course is suitable for anyone who wants to improve their maths and who does not already have a GCSE grade C (4) or above.

Entry requirements

None, before joining a course, all learners will have an initial assessment to ensure that you are on the correct level course.

What you will learn

  • You'll solve mathematical problems in everyday and work contexts.
  • You'll work with numbers and the number system, including fractions, decimals and percentages.
  • You'll use common measures in practical situations.
  • You'll apply knowledge of shape and space.
  • You'll handle and interpret data and information.
  • You'll build skills for a calculator paper and a non-calculator paper.

How you will learn

Classes are tutor-led in the classroom at Brierley Hill Neighbourhood Learning Centre. You'll also do independent study at home using online resources or workbooks. Assessment runs throughout the course. At the end, you'll sit two formal exams: a non-calculator paper and a calculator paper. You'll have an initial assessment before you start to confirm this is the right level for you.

What you will need to bring

Bring a notebook, pen, pencil, ruler, and calculator to each class.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Retail assistant, handles cash and stock calculations daily.
  • Warehouse operative, uses measures and data in a busy logistics role.
  • Care assistant, applies numeracy in recording and medication tasks.
  • Catering assistant, uses weights, measures and basic costing.
  • Receptionist, manages bookings and basic numerical records.
  • Teaching assistant, supports learners with everyday maths tasks.

What you could study next

  • Functional Skills Maths Level 2, the recognised GCSE maths equivalent accepted by most employers and colleges.
  • Level 2 vocational qualifications in areas such as business, health and social care, or construction, many of which require Level 1 or Level 2 maths.
  • An Access to Higher Education Diploma, if you want to move toward university study.
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