Free Entry Level 2 Maths Course in Pickering. Classes run at Atmosphere Centre for Young People, part-time during the day. This course is designed for people who want to improve their maths skills and gain a maths qualification without sitting a formal exam. You must not already hold an Entry Level 2 or higher maths qualification. The course runs over 55 hours at a manageable pace, making it easier to fit around other commitments. You'll earn a City and Guilds Certificate in Mathematics Skills (Entry 2) when you complete the course.
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 recognise and use simple fractions.
You'll handle money, including giving change and working out totals.
You'll read and interpret basic data, such as tables and charts.
You'll use simple measurements for length, weight, and capacity.
You'll tell the time and work with dates and calendars.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Atmosphere Centre for Young People, working through activities and tasks at your own pace with tutor support. Assessment is through portfolio-based evidence and practical tasks rather than a formal exam. You'll build up a record of your work throughout the course, which is used to show what you've achieved.
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 money and stock counts daily
Warehouse operative: measuring, counting, and recording goods
Care assistant: recording observations and managing medication schedules
Kitchen assistant: weighing ingredients and following portion guides
Cleaner or caretaker: reading rotas, timing tasks, ordering supplies
Childcare worker: supporting numeracy activities with young children
What you could study next
Certificate in Mathematics Skills (Entry 3) (City and Guilds): the next step up if you want to keep building your maths skills before moving to Level 1.
Functional Skills Maths Level 1: a broader maths qualification recognised by employers and colleges, and a step toward the Level 2 qualification that is the recognised equivalent of a GCSE in maths.
