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Free Level 1 Functional Skills Maths Course in West Bromwich

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 West Bromwich. Classes run at Hateley Heath FETC on Tuesday afternoons, part-time over 24 weeks.

The course covers everyday number skills, money management, and maths for the workplace. You'll work through addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, budgeting, and practical maths used in different jobs. There are no formal entry requirements. You'll have an initial interview and assessment to confirm the course is the right fit and that your English is sufficient.

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 maths skills used 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 study in a classroom at Hateley Heath FETC with a tutor. Learning is part-time, with one session per week during the day. The course uses a mix of taught sessions and practice activities. Assessment for the Level 1 Functional Skills Qualification in Maths is by a written exam set by TQUK.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Hateley Heath FETC will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Retail assistant, handles cash, stock counts, and basic calculations.
  • Warehouse operative, uses maths for stock checks and order picking.
  • Care assistant, records measurements and manages medication counts.
  • Administrator, supports offices with data entry and basic figures.
  • Catering assistant, measures ingredients and handles till transactions.
  • Delivery driver, calculates routes, weights, and delivery schedules.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Functional Skills Qualification in Maths, the recognised GCSE maths equivalent that many employers ask for.
  • Level 2 vocational qualifications in areas such as business, health and social care, or retail, which often require a Level 1 or Level 2 maths qualification as part of the programme.
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