Free Entry Level 1 Maths Course in Selby. Evening classes run at Selby Adult Learning and 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. The course runs for 55 hours part-time. You must not already hold an Entry Level 1 or higher maths qualification. Further eligibility checks apply based on where you live.
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 in a classroom at Selby Adult Learning and Skills Service during evening sessions. This entry level maths course is assessed through coursework and portfolio evidence rather than a formal exam. There is no end exam, which is confirmed in the course description. Your tutor will support you through each topic at your own pace.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Selby Adult Learning and Skills Service will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: handling cash, change, and stock counts
Warehouse operative: checking quantities and recording figures
Care assistant: measuring, recording, and following instructions
Catering assistant: weighing ingredients and managing portions
Cleaner or facilities operative: reading rotas and basic records
Childcare worker: supporting early numeracy activities with children
What you could study next
Once you complete this entry level maths qualification, you could move on to:
Entry Level 2 or Entry Level 3 Maths Certificate: the next steps up before Level 1.
Functional Skills Maths Level 1: a nationally recognised maths qualification that many employers accept.
Functional Skills Maths Level 2: the recognised equivalent to a GCSE in maths, which many jobs and further courses ask for.