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Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Northallerton – Northallerton Adult Education

CostFREE
Duration18 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 Northallerton. Classes run at Northallerton Adult Education. Daytime sessions run part-time over 18 weeks, making it manageable alongside other commitments. You'll build core maths skills including working with numbers, handling money, and reading simple data. This is an entry level functional skills maths course suited to anyone who does not yet hold an Entry Level 2 maths qualification. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm the level is right for you.

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 everyday contexts.
  • You'll handle money, including giving change and working out simple costs.
  • You'll read and use simple charts, tables, and graphs.
  • You'll understand basic measures such as length, weight, and time.
  • You'll solve straightforward maths problems in practical, real-life situations.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Northallerton Adult Education. Teaching uses practical tasks and worked examples to build your skills step by step. Assessment is through a formal written test set by City and Guilds. You'll need to pass the test to earn your certificate. Your tutor will help you prepare throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Northallerton Adult Education will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Retail assistant: handling cash and stock counts daily
  • Warehouse operative: measuring, counting, and checking orders
  • Care assistant: recording basic figures and following instructions
  • Catering assistant: weighing ingredients and managing simple quantities
  • Cleaner or facilities operative: reading rotas and basic schedules
  • Childcare worker: supporting numeracy activities with children

What you could study next

Once you've completed Entry Level 2, the natural next step is the Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 3). After that, you can work toward Functional Skills Maths Level 1 and then Level 2. Level 2 is the recognised GCSE maths alternative that many employers and colleges ask for. Each level builds on the last, so your Entry Level 2 certificate gives you a solid foundation to keep going.

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