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Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in York – Explore York Library Learning Centre

CostFREE
Duration33 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in York. Classes run at Explore York Library Learning Centre, part-time during the day. This entry level functional skills maths course runs over 33 weeks, giving you time to build at a manageable pace alongside other commitments. You'll work on everyday number skills: understanding and using whole numbers, fractions, and simple calculations in practical contexts. This course is funded for learners in the York area who don't already hold a Level 2 or above maths qualification. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Entry Level 2 is the right starting point.

Who this course is for

This course is funded for learners in the York area. If you do not live in York or North Yorkshire, we recommend contacting your local adult education provider.

The course will suit anyone who does not already have a qualification at Level 2 (GCSE 4+) or above in Maths.

What you will learn

  • You'll read, write, and compare whole numbers in everyday situations.
  • You'll add and subtract two-digit numbers accurately.
  • You'll recognise and use simple fractions such as a half and a quarter.
  • You'll handle money: work out totals, change, and simple budgets.
  • You'll read and interpret straightforward tables, charts, and timetables.
  • You'll use basic measures including length, weight, capacity, and time.
  • You'll solve simple number problems in practical, real-life contexts.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Explore York Library Learning Centre, with a tutor guiding you through topics in small, manageable steps. Assessment is through a written test set by City and Guilds. You'll also complete portfolio tasks or short activities during the course to practise and demonstrate your skills before the final assessment.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Explore York Library Learning Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Retail assistant: handling cash, stock counts, and basic calculations.
  • Care assistant: recording measurements, medication quantities, and timesheets.
  • Warehouse operative: checking quantities, weights, and delivery notes.
  • Catering assistant: measuring ingredients and managing simple orders.
  • Cleaner or facilities operative: reading rotas, timesheets, and supply quantities.
  • Childcare worker: supporting numeracy activities and recording observations.

What you could study next

Once you complete this entry level functional skills maths qualification, the natural next step is Functional Skills Maths Entry Level 3, then Level 1. From there, Functional Skills Maths Level 2 is the recognised GCSE maths alternative that many employers and colleges ask for. Each level builds directly on the last, so you can progress at your own pace.

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