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Free Level 1 Maths Course in Selby – Selby Adult Learning and Skills Service

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 Selby. Classes run at Selby Adult Learning and Skills Service. Daytime sessions are part-time, so you can fit study around other commitments. This course builds your maths skills and leads to a maths qualification without a formal exam. The course runs for 55 hours in total. To be eligible, you must be 19 or over and not already hold a Level 1 or higher maths qualification.

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 practical problems.
  • You'll solve problems involving money and everyday calculations.
  • You'll develop the maths skills needed for work and daily life.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Selby Adult Learning and Skills Service. Assessment is portfolio-based rather than by exam, so you build evidence of your skills throughout the course. Your tutor will guide you through each topic and support you as you progress.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Warehouse operative: many roles ask for basic numeracy skills
  • Retail assistant: handling cash, stock, and figures day to day
  • Care assistant: recording measurements and following care plans
  • Administrator: working with data, invoices, and spreadsheets
  • Catering assistant: weighing, measuring, and managing orders
  • Teaching assistant: supporting learners with numeracy tasks

What you could study next

A free maths course at Level 2 is the natural next step. Functional Skills Maths Level 2 is the recognised equivalent to a GCSE in maths and is what many employers mean when they ask for 'GCSE maths or equivalent'. From there, you could move into vocational qualifications in your chosen field, or explore further study at Level 3.

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