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Free Entry Level 2 Maths Course in Richmond – Richmond Adult Learning and Skills Service – Evening

CostFREE
Duration55 hours
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level 2 Maths Course in Richmond. Evening maths classes run at Richmond Adult Learning and Skills Service, so you can fit study around work or other commitments. You'll build your maths skills without sitting a formal exam. The course runs for 55 hours part-time. You must be 19 or over and must not already hold an Entry Level 2 or higher maths qualification. An initial assessment confirms this is the right level for you.

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 time.
  • You'll recognise and use simple fractions.
  • You'll read and interpret basic charts, tables, and graphs.
  • You'll use straightforward measures, including length, weight, and capacity.
  • You'll apply maths to practical, real-life situations.

How you will learn

Classes are classroom based and run in the evening. You'll learn through tutor-led sessions and practical activities. Assessment is portfolio based rather than by formal exam, so you demonstrate your skills through tasks and activities completed during the course. Your tutor will guide you through each topic and check your progress as you go.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Richmond Adult Learning and Skills Service will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Retail assistant: handling cash, change, and stock counts
  • Warehouse operative: measuring, weighing, and checking quantities
  • Care assistant: recording basic measurements and observations
  • Catering assistant: weighing ingredients and managing portions
  • Cleaner or facilities operative: using measurements and schedules
  • Childcare worker: supporting numeracy activities with children

What you could study next

Once you complete this entry level maths qualification, you could move on to a City and Guilds Certificate in Mathematics Skills (Entry 3), then work toward Functional Skills Maths Level 1. Functional Skills Maths Level 2 is the recognised equivalent to a GCSE in maths and is accepted by many employers and colleges as a standard entry requirement.

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