Free Entry Level 2 Maths Course in Catterick Garrison. Classes run at Catterick Library & Information Centre during the day, part-time, so you can fit study around other commitments. This entry level maths course covers practical number skills and runs for around 55 hours in total. There are no exams; assessment is portfolio-based. You'll need an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you. The provider notes you must not already hold an Entry Level 2 or higher maths qualification.
Who this course is for
This course is for people who want to improve their Maths skills and gain a qualification in Maths without having to take an exam.You must not have a current Entry 2 level 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
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, including counting, ordering, and basic calculations.
You'll add and subtract using everyday contexts.
You'll handle simple money problems and make sense of prices and change.
You'll read and interpret basic number information, such as charts or timetables.
You'll use simple fractions and recognise common measures.
You'll apply maths to practical, real-life situations.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Catterick Library & Information Centre, working through activities and exercises at a manageable pace. Assessment is portfolio-based, so there is no exam. You'll build up a collection of work that shows what you can do, and your tutor will guide you through each stage.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Catterick Library & Information Centre 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 quantities, and daily logs
Warehouse operative: counting, labelling, and checking stock
Catering assistant: weighing ingredients and managing simple orders
Cleaner or facilities operative: reading rotas and recording hours
Administrator: supporting basic data entry and number tasks
What you could study next
Once you complete this entry level maths qualification, you could move on to:
City and Guilds Certificate in Mathematics Skills (Entry 3): the next step up, covering slightly more complex number work.
Functional Skills Maths Level 1: a broader maths qualification recognised by employers and colleges.
Functional Skills Maths Level 2: the qualification employers treat as equivalent to a GCSE in maths.
