Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Northallerton. Classes run at Richmond Adult Learning and Skills Service. Daytime sessions run part-time over 18 weeks, so you can fit study around other commitments. This entry level functional skills maths course covers the practical maths skills used in everyday life and work, including working with numbers, measurements, and simple calculations. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Entry Level 2 is the right starting point and to plan your learning.
Who this course is for
This course is for people who want to improve their Maths skills and who currently, do not hold a current Entry Level 2 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 enrolment stage and may contact
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, including counting, ordering, and simple calculations.
You'll add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers.
You'll recognise and use simple fractions and percentages in everyday contexts.
You'll read and interpret straightforward tables, charts, and diagrams.
You'll use basic measures including length, weight, capacity, and time.
You'll handle money and work out simple costs and change.
You'll solve straightforward problems using maths in real everyday situations.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Richmond Adult Learning and Skills Service in Northallerton. Teaching covers number, measure, and data skills through practical tasks and worked examples. Assessment is by a formal written test set by City and Guilds. You'll need to pass the test to earn the qualification. Your tutor will prepare you for the test throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Richmond Adult Learning and Skills Service 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 amounts, and daily logs
Warehouse operative - counting, checking, and recording stock
Catering assistant - weighing ingredients and managing portion sizes
Cleaner or facilities operative - measuring quantities and following schedules
Administrative assistant - working with figures, forms, and simple data
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 3) - the next step up, building on Entry Level 2 skills before moving toward Level 1.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics Level 1 - develops more complex number and data skills, and is a step toward the Level 2 qualification.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics Level 2 - the recognised GCSE maths equivalent. Many employers and colleges ask for this as a minimum.
