Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Malton. Classes run at Malton Adult Learning and Skills Service. Daytime sessions run part-time over 18 weeks, making it manageable alongside caring responsibilities or other commitments. You'll work on everyday maths skills including numbers, calculations, and handling data. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Entry Level 2 is the right starting point, and the centre will use it to plan your learning. This entry level functional skills maths course suits anyone who does not yet hold an Entry Level 2 maths qualification.
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 handle money and work out basic costs.
You'll read and use simple measurements, including length, weight, and time.
You'll interpret straightforward data from tables, charts, and lists.
You'll solve simple number problems in everyday contexts.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Malton Adult Learning and Skills Service, with a tutor guiding each session. Assessment is through a written test set by City and Guilds. You'll practise maths through tasks and exercises during class. The tutor will track your progress and let you know when you're ready to sit the assessment.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Malton 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.
Care assistant: uses maths for medication measurements and record-keeping.
Warehouse operative: counts, measures, and checks stock quantities.
Catering assistant: measures ingredients and handles basic till work.
Cleaner or facilities operative: reads schedules and measures cleaning products.
Childcare worker: uses numbers for registers, ratios, and daily routines.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 3): the next step up, building on Entry Level 2 skills.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics Level 1: moves toward the GCSE maths alternative that many employers recognise.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics Level 2: the full gcse maths equivalent, accepted by employers and colleges in place of a GCSE grade 4 or above.
