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Free Level 1 Maths Course in Pickering – Atmosphere Centre for Young People – 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 Pickering. Evening maths classes run at Atmosphere Centre for Young People, so you can fit study around your day. This course is designed for adults who want to improve their maths skills and gain a maths qualification without sitting a traditional exam. The course runs for 55 hours part-time. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Level 1 is the right starting point for you.

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 measurements and understand units of measure.
  • You'll interpret and present data using charts, tables, and graphs.
  • You'll solve practical maths problems in everyday contexts.
  • You'll apply basic geometry, including shapes, space, and scale.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Atmosphere Centre for Young People. 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 evening classes, and your progress is assessed through the work you produce throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Atmosphere Centre for Young People will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Retail assistant: many roles require a level 1 maths qualification
  • Warehouse operative: stock counting and measurement skills apply directly
  • Care assistant: numeracy used daily for medication and record-keeping
  • Catering assistant: portion control and basic costing use maths skills
  • Childcare worker: supports entry requirements for childcare training
  • Admin assistant: data entry and basic calculations needed in most offices

What you could study next

Once you hold this Level 1 maths certificate, you can move on to Functional Skills Maths Level 2. Level 2 is the recognised equivalent of a GCSE maths pass and is accepted by employers and colleges in place of GCSE Maths. Many apprenticeships, further education courses, and job roles ask for Level 2 as a minimum.

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