Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Scarborough – Scarborough Adult Learning and Skills Service

CostFREE
Duration18 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Scarborough. Classes run at Scarborough Adult Learning and Skills Service, part-time during the day, making it easier to fit around other commitments. Over 18 weeks, you'll build core maths skills including working with numbers, measures, and simple data. This entry level functional skills maths course is a step toward Entry Level 3 and, eventually, the Level 2 qualification that employers recognise as a GCSE maths alternative. You'll sit a short initial assessment so the centre can confirm Entry Level 2 is the right starting point.

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 totals.
  • You'll read and use straightforward measurements such as length, weight, and time.
  • You'll interpret simple charts, tables, and graphs.
  • You'll solve basic number problems using information given to you.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Scarborough Adult Learning and Skills Service, working through activities and exercises with a tutor. Assessment is through a formal written test set by City and Guilds. You'll need to pass both a non-calculator and a calculator section to achieve the qualification.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Scarborough Adult Learning and Skills Service 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, weighing, and recording goods
  • Care assistant: recording basic observations and measurements
  • Catering assistant: following recipes and portion sizes accurately
  • Cleaner or facilities operative: reading rotas and completing simple records
  • Childcare worker: supporting numeracy activities with young children

What you could study next

  • Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 3): the next step up, building on what you've learned here.
  • Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics Level 1: moves you closer to the Level 2 qualification that employers recognise as a GCSE maths equivalent.
  • Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics Level 2: the qualification that meets the 'GCSE maths or equivalent' requirement many employers and colleges ask for.

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