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Free Entry Level 1 Maths Course in Pickering – Atmosphere Centre for Young People – Evening

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 Pickering. Evening maths classes run at Atmosphere Centre for Young People, 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 is classroom based, with tutor support throughout. Assessment is portfolio based rather than by formal exam, so you demonstrate your skills through tasks and activities completed during the course. There is no end-of-course exam.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Atmosphere Centre for Young People will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Retail assistant: handles cash, stock counts, and basic calculations.
  • Warehouse operative: uses numbers for picking, packing, and stock checks.
  • Care assistant: records measurements and follows numerical instructions.
  • Catering assistant: measures ingredients and manages portion sizes.
  • Cleaning operative: reads quantities on product labels and schedules.

What you could study next

Once you have your Entry Level 1 maths certificate, you could move on to a Certificate in Mathematics Skills at Entry Level 2, then Entry Level 3. From there, Functional Skills Maths Level 1 and Level 2 are the next steps. Functional Skills Maths Level 2 is the recognised equivalent to a GCSE in Maths, and many employers and further education courses ask for it.

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