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Free Level 1 Functional Skills Maths in Northallerton – Richmond Adult Learning and Skills Service – 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 Northallerton. Evening classes run at Richmond Adult Learning and Skills Service, so you can fit study around your week. This level 1 functional skills maths course runs over 18 weeks part-time. It covers the practical maths skills that employers ask for, from working with numbers and measurements to solving everyday problems. Functional Skills Level 1 sits below the GCSE maths equivalent level, making it a solid step if you don't yet hold a maths qualification at this level.

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 work with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages in practical contexts.
  • You'll use measurements, shapes, and space to solve real problems.
  • You'll read and interpret charts, tables, and graphs.
  • You'll handle data and understand basic statistics.
  • You'll apply maths to everyday situations such as money, time, and quantities.
  • You'll check and communicate your working clearly.

How you will learn

Classes are classroom based and run in the evening. You'll work through topics with a tutor and practise applying maths to practical tasks. Assessment is by a written exam set and marked by City and Guilds. You'll have an initial assessment before the course starts to confirm that Functional Skills Maths Level 1 is the right level for you.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Richmond Adult Learning and Skills Service will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Warehouse operative: many roles require a maths qualification at Level 1 or above.
  • Retail assistant: handling cash, stock, and pricing with confidence.
  • Care assistant: numeracy is checked in many care sector applications.
  • Catering assistant: measuring, portioning, and costing use everyday maths.
  • Construction labourer: site work often requires a basic maths qualification.
  • Administrator: office roles regularly ask for a maths qualification at Level 1 or Level 2.

What you could study next

Once you hold this qualification, the natural next step is Functional Skills Maths Level 2, the recognised GCSE maths alternative that most employers and colleges accept in place of a GCSE grade 4. A free functional skills maths course at Level 2 is available at many centres. From there, you could move into vocational qualifications, apprenticeships, or further study that requires a Level 2 maths qualification as an entry condition.

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