Free Entry Level 2 Maths Course in Pickering. Evening maths classes run at Atmosphere Centre for Young People, so you can fit study around your week. This course builds your maths skills without a formal exam. It covers the practical maths you use day to day, from numbers and calculations to problem-solving. The course runs for 55 hours part-time. You'll need an initial assessment to confirm Entry Level 2 is the right starting point for you. 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 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 basic measurements such as length, weight, and time.
You'll interpret simple data, such as charts, tables, and pictograms.
You'll solve straightforward maths problems using the skills you've practised.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Atmosphere Centre for Young People during evening sessions. Assessment is through portfolio-based tasks and practical activities rather than a formal exam. You'll complete work that shows what you can do, building evidence of your skills as you go through the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Atmosphere Centre for Young People will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: handling cash, stock counts, and basic calculations
Warehouse operative: measuring, counting, and checking orders
Care assistant: recording observations and managing simple data
Kitchen assistant: weighing ingredients and following basic recipes
Delivery driver's mate: checking quantities and reading route information
Cleaner or facilities operative: measuring products and following instructions
What you could study next
Entry Level 3 Maths Course: the next step up if you want to keep building your maths skills before moving to Level 1.
City and Guilds Certificate in Mathematics Skills (Entry 3): takes you closer to a Level 1 maths qualification.
Functional Skills Maths Level 1: a recognised maths qualification that opens doors to further study and many job roles.
Functional Skills Maths Level 2: the GCSE-equivalent maths qualification that many employers ask for.
