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Free Level 1 Functional Skills Maths Course in Smethwick – Ron Davis Centre

CostFREE
Duration24 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyTraining Qualifications UK awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Functional Skills Maths Course in Smethwick. Classes run at Ron Davis Centre, part-time during the day.

The course runs over 24 weeks. You'll cover everyday number skills, money management, and maths for the workplace. Topics include addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, budgeting, and practical maths used in different jobs. This qualification is a recognised GCSE maths alternative that many employers accept in place of a GCSE. There are no formal entry requirements. You'll complete an initial interview and assessment before you start, so the centre can confirm the course is right for you.

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

Who this course is for

This learning pathway is designed to improve their maths skills and gain a nationally recognised qualification. This course is offered at level 1 and level 2

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course. However, before you can join this course you will be required to complete an initial interview and assessment to ensure the course is suitable, and identify that you have an adequate level of English.

What you will learn

  • You'll practise addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
  • You'll apply maths to everyday budgeting and money management.
  • You'll develop the maths skills needed in different types of work.
  • You'll work with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages.
  • You'll interpret and use simple data, charts, and graphs.
  • You'll solve practical problems using maths in real contexts.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Ron Davis Centre, attending weekly sessions. The course uses a mix of taught lessons and practice activities. Assessment for the Level 1 Functional Skills Qualification in Maths is by a written external test. You'll work through topics at a steady pace across the 24 weeks, with support from your tutor throughout.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Ron Davis Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Retail assistant, handles cash, change, and stock counts daily.
  • Warehouse operative, uses measurements and quantities on the job.
  • Care assistant, records observations and manages medication counts.
  • Administrator, works with data, invoices, and basic figures.
  • Catering assistant, measures ingredients and manages portion sizes.
  • Customer service advisor, calculates costs and processes payments.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Functional Skills Qualification in Maths, the recognised GCSE maths equivalent accepted by most employers and colleges, and a natural next step from Level 1.
  • GCSE Maths, for learners who want a traditional qualification for further study or specific employer requirements.
  • A vocational Level 2 qualification in your chosen sector, where maths at Level 1 or above is often an entry requirement.
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