Free Entry Level 1 Maths Course in Scarborough. Evening classes run at Scarborough Adult Learning and Skills Service, so you can fit study around your day. This free maths course for adults covers maths skills at Entry Level 1 and leads to a City and Guilds maths qualification assessed without a formal exam. The course runs for 55 hours part-time. You must be 19 or over as at 31 August in the current academic year, and you must not already hold an Entry Level 1 or higher maths qualification.
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 read and write numbers used in daily life.
You'll recognise simple shapes and understand basic measures such as length and weight.
You'll handle money and work out straightforward amounts.
You'll read simple charts, tables, or data presented in everyday situations.
How you will learn
Classes are classroom based and part-time, running in the evening. You'll build your maths skills through practical activities and exercises in class. Assessment is portfolio based rather than a formal exam, so you demonstrate your skills through the work you complete during the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Scarborough Adult Learning and Skills Service will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: handling cash and stock counts at work
Warehouse operative: measuring, counting, and checking goods
Care assistant: recording basic figures and following instructions
Catering assistant: weighing ingredients and managing simple tasks
Cleaner or facilities operative: reading rotas and basic schedules
Childcare worker: supporting numeracy activities with young children
What you could study next
Once you complete this entry level maths course, you could move on to:
Entry Level 2 Certificate in Mathematics Skills: the next step up, building on what you've learned here.
Entry Level 3 Certificate in Mathematics Skills: prepares you for Functional Skills Maths Level 1.
Functional Skills Maths Level 1: a widely used maths qualification recognised by employers and colleges.
Functional Skills Maths Level 2: the recognised equivalent to a GCSE in maths, required by many employers and further education courses.
