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Free Level 1 Functional Skills Maths in Catterick Garrison – Catterick Library & Information Centre – Evening

CostFREE
Duration18 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Functional Skills Maths Level 1 in Catterick Garrison. Evening maths classes run at Catterick Library & Information Centre, so you can fit study around work or other commitments. The course runs for 18 weeks part-time. You'll build practical maths skills used in everyday life and work, covering number, measure, and data. A level 1 functional skills maths qualification sits one step below the GCSE maths equivalent standard. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you.

Who this course is for

This course is for people who want to improve their Maths skills and who currently, do not hold a current Level 1 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 enrolment stage and may contact

What you will learn

  • You'll use whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages in practical contexts.
  • You'll interpret and compare data from tables, charts, and graphs.
  • You'll work with measurements including length, weight, capacity, and time.
  • You'll solve problems involving money and financial calculations.
  • You'll understand and use simple formulas and ratios.
  • You'll check your own calculations and identify errors.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Catterick Library & Information Centre, with a tutor guiding sessions each week. Assessment is by a written external exam set by City and Guilds. You'll also complete an on-screen or paper-based test covering the skills taught on the course. Your tutor will use the initial assessment to plan your learning from the start.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Catterick Library & Information Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Warehouse operative: stock counting and measurement tasks require solid maths.
  • Retail assistant: handling cash, change, and pricing calculations daily.
  • Care assistant: recording measurements and medication quantities accurately.
  • Construction labourer: reading measurements and calculating materials.
  • Catering assistant: weighing ingredients and managing portion sizes.
  • Administrator: working with data, invoices, and spreadsheets.

What you could study next

Once you hold a level 1 functional skills maths qualification, the natural next step is Functional Skills Maths Level 2, the recognised GCSE maths alternative accepted by employers and colleges. Level 2 opens doors to further vocational training, apprenticeships, and many job roles that ask for GCSE Maths grade 4 or above. You could also look at a free functional skills maths course in English at Level 1 or Level 2 to strengthen your overall employability.

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