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Free Level 1 Maths Course in Ripon – Ripon Community House Ripon – 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 Ripon. Evening maths classes run at Ripon Community House Ripon, so you can fit study around work or other commitments. This is a free maths course for adults who want to improve their maths skills and gain a maths qualification without sitting a formal exam. The course runs for 55 hours part-time. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you. You must not already hold a Level 1 or higher maths qualification to be eligible.

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, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
  • You'll handle fractions, decimals, and percentages in everyday contexts.
  • You'll read and interpret simple charts, tables, and graphs.
  • You'll use basic measures, including length, weight, capacity, and time.
  • You'll solve straightforward maths problems using a logical approach.
  • You'll apply number skills to real-life situations such as money and budgeting.

How you will learn

Classes are classroom based and run in the evening at Ripon Community House Ripon. You'll learn through tutor-led sessions and practical exercises. Assessment is portfolio based rather than by formal exam, which means you demonstrate your skills through work completed during the course rather than in a timed test.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Ripon Community House Ripon 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 quantities
  • Care assistant: recording observations and calculating medication doses
  • Catering assistant: weighing ingredients and managing portion sizes
  • Administrator: handling invoices, data entry, and basic calculations
  • Childcare worker: supporting numeracy activities with young children

What you could study next

Once you hold this level 1 maths qualification, a natural next step is Functional Skills Maths Level 2. Level 2 is the recognised equivalent to a GCSE maths pass and is what many employers mean when they ask for maths at GCSE grade 4 or above. From there, you could move into vocational qualifications at Level 2 or 3 in your chosen field.

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