Free Entry Level 2 Maths Course in Harrogate. Classes run at Harrogate Civic Centre, part-time during the day, at a pace that fits around other commitments. You'll build your maths skills without sitting a formal exam, covering practical number work at Entry Level 2. The course runs for 55 hours in total. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you. To be eligible, you must be 19 or over and 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 simple calculations.
You'll add and subtract using everyday contexts such as money and measurements.
You'll recognise and use simple fractions.
You'll read and interpret basic data, such as tables and charts.
You'll use maths to solve straightforward problems in daily life.
You'll develop confidence handling numbers in practical, real-world situations.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Harrogate Civic Centre. Assessment is portfolio-based rather than exam-based, so you'll be assessed on work you complete during the course. This means no end-of-course exam. Your tutor will guide you through activities and tasks that build your skills step by step.
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: handling cash, change, and stock counts daily.
Warehouse operative: measuring, counting, and checking orders accurately.
Care assistant: recording observations and managing basic calculations.
Catering assistant: weighing ingredients and managing portion sizes.
Cleaner or facilities operative: reading schedules and measuring supplies.
Administrator: supporting basic data entry and record-keeping tasks.
What you could study next
Once you've completed this Entry Level 2 maths qualification, you could move on to:
City and Guilds Certificate in Mathematics Skills (Entry 3) - the next step up, building on what you've learned here.
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 in maths, which many employers ask for.
