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Free Level 1 Maths Course in Harrogate – Harrogate Civic Centre – Evening

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

Free Level 1 Maths Course in Harrogate. Evening maths classes run at Harrogate Civic Centre, so you can fit study around work or other commitments. This course is designed for adults who want to improve their maths skills and gain a maths qualification without sitting a traditional exam. You must not already hold a Level 1 or higher maths qualification to be eligible. The course runs over 55 hours part-time. You'll need to be aged 19 or over, and funding eligibility may depend 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 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 interpret and use data presented in tables, charts, and graphs
  • You'll solve practical maths problems in everyday and work-related contexts
  • You'll use measurements and apply basic geometry
  • You'll develop accuracy and confidence in written and mental calculation

How you will learn

Classes are classroom-based and part-time, held in the evenings at Harrogate Civic Centre. Assessment is through portfolio or coursework rather than a formal exam, which is how this course is structured to avoid traditional exam-based assessment. You'll work through tasks and activities that demonstrate your maths skills at Level 1.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Harrogate Civic Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Retail assistant: maths skills used daily for stock and payments
  • Warehouse operative: counting, measuring, and data recording tasks
  • Care assistant: numeracy needed for medication and record-keeping
  • Administrator: handling figures, invoices, and basic data entry
  • Customer service advisor: working with numbers in a fast-paced role
  • Kitchen assistant: weights, measures, and portion calculations

What you could study next

Once you hold a Level 1 maths qualification, you can move on to Functional Skills Maths Level 2, which is the recognised equivalent to a GCSE in maths. Many employers ask for Level 2 maths as a minimum, so it's a worthwhile next step. From there, you could look at vocational qualifications or further study that require a Level 2 maths entry requirement.

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