Free Entry Level 2 Maths Course in Harrogate. Evening maths classes run at Harrogate Civic Centre, so you can fit study around your week. No exam is required to complete this course. You'll build your maths skills and work toward a City and Guilds maths qualification over 55 hours of part-time study. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Entry Level 2 is the right starting point for you. The centre will also check your funding eligibility at that stage.
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 simple calculations.
You'll add and subtract using everyday contexts.
You'll handle basic multiplication and division.
You'll read and interpret simple data, such as tables and charts.
You'll use measurements for length, weight, capacity, and time.
You'll handle money and work out simple totals and change.
You'll recognise and describe basic shapes and patterns.
How you will learn
Classes are delivered face to face at Harrogate Civic Centre. Assessment is through portfolio-based evidence and practical tasks rather than a formal exam. Your tutor will guide you through activities in class and help you gather the evidence needed to complete the qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Harrogate Civic Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: maths skills used daily for stock and cash handling.
Care assistant: numeracy needed for recording and medication support.
Warehouse operative: counting, measuring, and data entry tasks.
Catering assistant: weights, measures, and basic costing in kitchens.
Cleaner or facilities operative: reading rotas, recording hours, handling supplies.
Childcare worker: supporting children with early number activities.
What you could study next
Once you've completed this entry level maths course, you could move on to:
City and Guilds Certificate in Mathematics Skills (Entry 3) - the next step up before Level 1.
Functional Skills Maths Level 1 - a broader maths qualification recognised by employers and colleges.
Functional Skills Maths Level 2 - the recognised equivalent to a GCSE maths pass, which many employers ask for.
