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Free Level 1 Maths Course in Pickering – Atmosphere Centre for Young People

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 Pickering. Classes run at Atmosphere Centre for Young People, part-time during the day. This free maths course for adults covers core maths skills and leads to a City and Guilds maths qualification without a formal exam. The course runs over 55 hours, so you can build your skills at a manageable pace alongside other commitments. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you. The centre will use it to plan your learning.

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 read and interpret data from charts, tables, and graphs.
  • You'll use measurements and apply them to everyday situations.
  • You'll solve practical maths problems step by step.
  • You'll develop skills in handling money and working out costs.
  • You'll build accuracy when checking and presenting numerical information.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Atmosphere Centre for Young People. The course is assessed without a formal exam. Assessment is based on coursework and practical tasks completed during your sessions. Your tutor will guide you through each topic and check your progress as you go.

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: maths skills used daily for stock and cash handling.
  • Warehouse operative: counting, measuring, and checking orders accurately.
  • Care assistant: recording observations and handling medication quantities.
  • Catering assistant: weighing ingredients and managing portion sizes.
  • Administrator: working with figures, invoices, and basic spreadsheets.
  • Childcare worker: planning activities that involve counting and measurement.

What you could study next

Once you hold a level 1 maths qualification, you can move on to Functional Skills Maths Level 2. This is the recognised equivalent to a GCSE in maths and is accepted by many employers and colleges. A City and Guilds or Pearson Functional Skills Maths Level 2 Certificate is a strong next step if you want to meet standard entry requirements for further training or employment.

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