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Free Level 1 Maths Course in Hereford

CostFREE
Duration12 months
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Maths Course in Hereford. Classes run at Hereford College of Arts, full-time during the day.

The course covers number and measure at Level 1. You'll study topics including working with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percentages, and everyday measurement. It runs over 12 months and is a solid step toward a Level 2 maths qualification. Entry requirements are discussed individually at a pre-entry assessment, so you don't need to meet a fixed standard to apply.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel Award for Proficiency in Number and Measure.

Who this course is for

The Royal National College for the Blind (RNC) is the UK’s leading Further Education College for those aged 16 plus with visual impairment.

Whatever your goal, moving onto Further Education, Higher Education, into the world of work, setting up our own business or independent living RNC has a range of qualifications and training to help you achieve it.

Entry requirements

An interest in the subject area or career path is desirable, however entry requirements can be discussed individually during Pre-Entry Assessment.

What you will learn

  • You'll work with whole numbers, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
  • You'll calculate with fractions, decimals, and percentages.
  • You'll use units of measure for length, weight, capacity, and time.
  • You'll read and interpret simple data, charts, and tables.
  • You'll solve practical number problems in everyday contexts.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Hereford College of Arts. Teaching is face-to-face during the day. Assessment is through tasks and assignments that test your understanding of number and measure. Your tutor will track your progress throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Hereford College of Arts 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, measures and records weights and quantities.
  • Kitchen assistant, uses weights and measures in food preparation.
  • Care assistant, records measurements and follows written instructions.
  • Delivery driver, reads distances, times, and load weights.

What you could study next

  • Functional Skills Maths Level 1, the next step if you want a nationally recognised maths qualification at the same level with broader coverage.
  • Functional Skills Maths Level 2, the GCSE equivalent in maths, recognised by employers and colleges across the UK.
  • Level 2 vocational qualifications in your chosen sector, many of which require a Level 1 or Level 2 maths qualification for entry.
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