Free Entry Level 1 Maths Course in Catterick Garrison. Evening classes run at Catterick Library & Information Centre, so you can fit study around your week. This is a free maths course for adults aged 19 or over who want to build their maths skills and gain a maths qualification without sitting a formal exam. You must not already hold an Entry Level 1 or higher maths qualification. The course runs over 55 hours, part-time.
Who this course is for
This course is for people who want to improve their Maths skills and gain a qualification in Maths without having to take an exam.You must not have a current Entry 1 level 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, further eligibility may be linked to where you live and we will check that at
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, including counting, ordering, and simple calculations.
You'll handle basic addition and subtraction in everyday contexts.
You'll recognise and use simple shapes and measurements.
You'll read and interpret straightforward data, such as charts and tables.
You'll apply maths to practical, real-life situations.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based activities at Catterick Library & Information Centre during evening sessions. Assessment is ongoing and portfolio-based, so there is no formal exam. Your work is assessed through tasks and activities completed during the course, which is how you earn the City and Guilds maths certificate at the end.
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: basic maths used daily at the till
Warehouse operative: counting, measuring, and stock checks
Care assistant: recording numbers and following instructions
Catering assistant: weighing, measuring, and portion control
Cleaner or facilities operative: reading rotas and simple records
Childcare worker: supporting early numeracy activities
What you could study next
Once you complete this entry level maths qualification, you could move on to:
Entry Level 2 Certificate in Mathematics Skills: the next step up from Entry Level 1.
Entry Level 3 Certificate in Mathematics Skills: builds further toward Functional Skills.
Functional Skills Maths Level 1: a nationally recognised maths qualification that opens more job and training options.
Functional Skills Maths Level 2: the recognised equivalent to GCSE Maths, accepted by many employers and colleges.
