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Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills Maths in Catterick Garrison – Catterick Library & Information Centre

CostFREE
Duration18 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills Maths in Catterick Garrison. Classes run at Catterick Library & Information Centre. Daytime sessions run part-time over 18 weeks, so you can fit study around other commitments. This entry level functional skills maths course covers the core number and maths skills used in everyday life and work. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Entry Level 1 Functional Skills Maths is the right starting point, and the centre will use it to plan your learning.

Who this course is for

This course is for people who want to improve their Maths skills and who currently, do not hold a current Entry Level 1 or higher qualification

Entry requirements

To be eligible for funding for courses you must be over 19 years of age as at 31st August in the current academic year and not be an apprentice.

What you will learn

  • You'll work with whole numbers, including counting, ordering, and simple calculations.
  • You'll add and subtract using whole numbers in practical, everyday contexts.
  • You'll recognise and use simple shapes, measures, and quantities.
  • You'll read and interpret basic number information, such as prices, times, and amounts.
  • You'll handle simple data, including reading straightforward charts or lists.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Catterick Library & Information Centre. Assessment is through a formal test set by City and Guilds. Your tutor will work through topics with you in class, and you'll practise applying maths skills to real tasks before sitting the assessment.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Catterick Library & Information 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: measures, counts, and records goods.
  • Care assistant: uses numbers for medication records and timesheets.
  • Catering assistant: weighs ingredients and manages portion sizes.
  • Cleaner or facilities operative: measures products and tracks time.
  • Childcare worker: records attendance and tracks routines.

What you could study next

Once you complete this qualification, you can move up through the Functional Skills Maths levels. Entry Level 2 and Entry Level 3 build on what you've learned here. From there, Functional Skills Maths Level 1 and then Level 2 are the next steps. Functional Skills Maths Level 2 is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent, and many employers and colleges accept it in place of a GCSE grade 4 or above.

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