Overview

This FREE course is intended for anyone wishing to develop their maths skills and will focus on basic skills and how to apply them in everyday life. You can progress through the Functional Skills levels gaining nationally recognised qualifications.

Why study this course?

Help your child with their homework
Improve your chance of getting a job
Enhance your maths skills
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Gain the confidence to learn and work effectively and independently.

You can study on-campus with daytime and evening study options available at our Adult Learning Centre. This is your chance to learn maths at your own pace in small groups in a discreet and supportive environment.

Start dates and fees

You can start the course at any time during the year. You can study on a flexible basis, with multiple on-campus sessions per week so you are able to attend at times that suit your existing commitments and lifestyle.

Daytime

Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays at The Old Town Hall, Mansfield.

Evening (Level 1 and Level 2 only)

Thursdays at the Derby Road campus, Mansfield.

What will I study?

Functional Skills maths qualifications will enable you to:

become confident in your use of fundamental mathematical knowledge and skills, as described through the content
indicate that you can demonstrate your understanding by applying your knowledge and skills to solve simple mathematical problems or carry out simple tasks.

Entry requirements
Learners are required to be aged 19 or over (on August 31 2025).
You will undertake an initial assessment to determine what level you are currently working at and what level of course is right for you.
Assessment
Depends on the level you are studying, details will be shared during enrolment.
Progression
- Higher level Functional Skills.
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Disclaimer

Whilst every effort is made to ensure the information on the Website is correct, some details may be subject to change. West Nottinghamshire College reserves the right to make amendments to the courses, dates, fees or other details, and to make cancellations or changes if numbers are insufficient. In the unfortunate situation that we have to cancel a course we will refund your fees in full, but we regret we are not able to offer any refund if you withdraw from your course or fail to start, and you will be liable to pay any outstanding fees that may be due.