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Free Level 1 Maths Course in Scarborough

CostFREE
Duration10 weeks
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 Scarborough. Evening maths classes run at Scarborough Adult Learning and Skills Service, so you can fit study around work or other commitments. The course runs for 10 weeks part-time. You'll build your maths skills and gain a maths qualification without sitting a traditional exam. An initial assessment will 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, fractions, decimals, and percentages.
  • You'll interpret and use data presented in charts, tables, and graphs.
  • You'll apply maths to practical, everyday situations.
  • You'll use measurement and calculate with units of length, weight, and capacity.
  • You'll develop your ability to check and solve numerical problems.

How you will learn

Classes are classroom based and run in the evening over 10 weeks. Assessment is portfolio based rather than by exam, so you demonstrate your skills through coursework and practical tasks completed during the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Scarborough Adult Learning and Skills Service will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Retail assistant: handles cash, stock counts, and pricing daily.
  • Warehouse operative: uses measurement and stock management.
  • Care assistant: records observations and manages medication quantities.
  • Catering assistant: measures ingredients and manages portion costs.
  • Administrator: works with data, invoices, and spreadsheets.
  • Teaching assistant: supports learners with numeracy tasks.

What you could study next

Once you hold this Level 1 maths qualification, you can move on to a Functional Skills Maths Level 2 Certificate. Level 2 is the recognised equivalent to a GCSE maths pass, and many employers and colleges ask for it. A free maths course at Level 2 is often available at the same centre.

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