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Free Level 1 Functional Skills Maths in Brent – First Rung Colindale Centre

CostFREE
Duration80 hours
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyOCR awarding body

About this course

Free Level 1 Functional Skills Maths Course in Brent. Classes run at First Rung Colindale Centre, part-time during the day. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you, and the centre will use it to plan your learning. The course covers number, representing and analysing situations mathematically, and interpreting solutions to problems. It runs over 80 hours and is a recognised gcse maths alternative for employment and further study. Weekly classroom workshops build your practical maths skills at a manageable pace.

Who this course is for

You will learn practical Maths which will enable you to work confidently, effectively and independently and ensure you have the skills you need for employment and education.

You will attend weekly classroom based workshops where you trainer will support you to prepare for a end of course assessment.

The Level 1 qualification will include: Representing and analysing situations mathematically Interpreting solutions to problems using mathematics Coverage of mathematical content in number, geometry and statistics

What you will learn

  • You'll work with numbers, including calculations and problem-solving in everyday contexts.
  • You'll represent situations mathematically to make sense of real problems.
  • You'll analyse mathematical information and choose appropriate methods to solve problems.
  • You'll interpret and communicate solutions clearly and accurately.
  • You'll apply maths skills needed for employment and further education.

How you will learn

You'll attend weekly classroom-based workshops at First Rung Colindale Centre, where a trainer will support your learning throughout the course. At the end of the course, you'll sit an assessment. This is the point at which your skills are formally tested and your qualification awarded.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. First Rung Colindale Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Admin assistant: many roles ask for a maths qualification at this level.
  • Retail sales assistant: handling money and stock requires solid number skills.
  • Care assistant: employers often require a functional skills maths certificate.
  • Warehouse operative: measuring, counting, and data entry are core tasks.
  • Apprentice in any trade: most apprenticeships require Level 1 maths as a minimum.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics: the next step up, and the recognised GCSE maths equivalent that many employers and colleges ask for. A free functional skills maths course at Level 2 is available to eligible adults.
  • GCSE Mathematics: some learners move on to a full GCSE after completing Level 1.
  • Vocational qualifications at Level 2: many require a maths qualification at Level 1 or above as an entry condition.

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