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Free Entry Level 1 Maths Course in Northallerton – Skipton Adult Learning & Skills Service

CostFREE
Duration55 hours
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level 1 Maths Course in Northallerton. Evening classes run at Skipton Adult Learning & Skills Service, 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. You'll earn a City and Guilds Certificate in Mathematics Skills (Entry 1) when you complete the course.

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

How you will learn

Learning takes place in the classroom during evening sessions. You'll be assessed through coursework and practical tasks rather than a formal exam. Your tutor will track your progress through the activities and work you complete during the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Skipton Adult Learning & Skills Service will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Retail assistant: handles cash, stock counts, and basic figures
  • Care assistant: uses maths for medication records and daily logs
  • Warehouse operative: counts, measures, and checks stock
  • Catering assistant: follows recipes, portions, and till work
  • Cleaner or facilities operative: measures products and reads schedules

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 Course to keep building your skills. From there, 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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