Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills Maths course. Study online, at your own pace, without travelling to a centre. This free functional skills maths course for adults typically takes 18 weeks. You'll build your maths skills across number, measure, and handling data, working at a level that suits where you are now. An initial assessment will confirm Entry Level 2 is the right starting point and help plan your learning. Many people use an entry level functional skills maths qualification as a stepping stone toward Level 1 and then Level 2, which is the recognised GCSE maths alternative accepted by employers and colleges.
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.
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, including counting, ordering, and simple calculations.
You'll add and subtract using everyday contexts such as money and time.
You'll understand and use simple fractions in practical situations.
You'll read and interpret straightforward data from tables, lists, and charts.
You'll use basic measures including length, weight, capacity, and temperature.
You'll solve simple maths problems using the skills above.
How you will learn
You'll study online, working through materials at your own pace. Assessment is by a formal written test set and marked by City and Guilds. You'll need to pass this test to earn your certificate. Your tutor will support you online throughout the course and help you prepare for the assessment.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Northallerton Adult Learning and Skills Service will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: basic maths used daily for stock and cash handling.
Care assistant: numeracy needed for recording measurements and medication.
Warehouse operative: counting, measuring, and data entry tasks.
Catering assistant: portion sizes, temperatures, and stock counts.
Cleaner or facilities operative: reading rotas, measuring cleaning products.
Admin assistant: handling figures, forms, and simple data.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 3): the next step up, covering slightly more complex number and measure work.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics Level 1: builds on Entry Level skills and opens more job and training options.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics Level 2: the recognised GCSE maths alternative that many employers and colleges ask for. Working toward Level 2 through an entry level functional skills maths course is a clear, structured route.
