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Free Level 1 Maths Course in Catterick Garrison – Catterick Library & Information Centre

CostFREE
Duration55 hours
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Maths Course in Catterick Garrison. Classes run at Catterick Library & Information Centre. Daytime sessions run part-time, so you can fit study around other commitments. This free maths course for adults covers the maths skills needed to gain a recognised level 1 maths qualification, without sitting a traditional exam. The course runs for 55 hours in total. You must be 19 or over and must not already hold a 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 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

What you will learn

  • You'll work with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages.
  • You'll use basic measures, including length, weight, and time.
  • You'll read and interpret simple charts, tables, and graphs.
  • You'll solve everyday maths problems using the four operations.
  • You'll apply maths to practical, real-life situations.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Catterick Library & Information Centre. Assessment is portfolio-based rather than exam-based, so you build evidence of your skills as you go. Your tutor will guide you through tasks and activities during class time.

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

  • Retail assistant: maths skills used daily for cash handling and stock
  • Warehouse operative: counting, measuring, and checking goods
  • Care assistant: recording observations and calculating medication doses
  • Catering assistant: weighing ingredients and managing portion sizes
  • Administrator: handling figures, invoices, and basic data entry
  • Childcare worker: supporting numeracy activities with children

What you could study next

Once you hold a level 1 maths qualification, you can move on to a Level 2 Functional Skills Maths qualification. Level 2 is the recognised equivalent to a GCSE Maths pass, and many employers and colleges ask for it. From there, you could progress to vocational qualifications or further study in your chosen field.

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