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Free Entry Level 1 Maths Course in Harrogate – Harrogate Civic Centre

CostFREE
Duration55 hours
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 Maths Course in Harrogate. Classes run at Harrogate Civic Centre, part-time during the day. 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 at a manageable pace, making it practical for anyone fitting study around other commitments.

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 number information.
  • You'll apply maths to practical, real-life situations.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based activities at Harrogate Civic Centre. Assessment is through portfolio or coursework tasks rather than a formal exam. Your progress is assessed as you work through the course, so there is no end exam to sit.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Harrogate Civic Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Retail assistant, using basic maths for cash handling and stock
  • Care assistant, applying numeracy in day-to-day care tasks
  • Warehouse operative, counting and checking stock accurately
  • Kitchen assistant, measuring ingredients and portion sizes
  • Cleaner or facilities operative, following schedules and quantities
  • Childminder or nursery assistant, supporting early number activities

What you could study next

Once you have your Entry Level 1 maths certificate, you could move on to an Entry Level 2 or Entry Level 3 maths qualification to keep building your skills. From there, a Functional Skills Maths Level 1 and then Level 2 are the next steps. Functional Skills Maths Level 2 is the recognised equivalent to a GCSE in maths, and many employers and colleges ask for it.

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