This qualification is aimed at learners working at Entry 1 or pre-entry who wish to develop their mathematical skills, including number skills, measuring, position, shape, sequencing and sorting.

This qualification may be used by learners who are not yet ready to work towards Functional Skills Mathematics at Entry 1. The qualification gives the learner the opportunity to develop skills, build confidence and gain an accredited qualification or unit certification.

Learners are likely to be young people in school or college or adults. They are likely to have significant skills gaps in mathematics and may not be able to access the Functional Skills unit in Mathematics.