Free Entry Level 1 Maths Course. Study online at your own pace, so you can fit learning around your other commitments. The course takes around 55 hours to complete. You work through maths skills without sitting a formal exam, and you must not already hold an Entry Level 1 or higher maths qualification. This free maths course for adults is funded for learners aged 19 or over as at 31 August in the current academic year, though further eligibility checks apply.
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 skills to practical, real-life situations.
How you will learn
You study online and complete coursework-based tasks rather than a formal exam. Assessment is through portfolio evidence or practical tasks that show your maths skills at Entry Level 1. There is no timed written exam for this qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Northallerton Adult Learning and Skills Service will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Warehouse operative: basic maths used daily for stock and picking
Retail assistant: handling prices, change, and simple totals
Care assistant: measuring, recording, and following numeric instructions
Kitchen assistant: weighing ingredients and following quantities
Cleaner or caretaker: reading measurements and product instructions
What you could study next
Entry Level 2 Certificate in Mathematics Skills: the natural next step to build on what you've learned here.
Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths: moves you closer to the level employers and colleges often ask for.
Functional Skills Maths Level 1: a significant step up, covering more complex everyday maths and opening more job and training options.
