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

CostFREE
Duration55 hours
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Free Entry Level 2 Maths Course in Malton. Classes run at Malton Adult Learning and Skills Service during the day, part-time. The course is designed for adults who want to build their maths skills and gain a maths qualification without sitting a traditional exam. At 55 hours, it fits around other commitments. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you. The centre will use it to plan your learning. 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 and subtract using everyday contexts.
  • You'll handle money, including giving change and working out totals.
  • You'll read and use simple charts, tables, and graphs.
  • You'll measure length, weight, and capacity using common units.
  • You'll tell the time and work with dates and calendars.
  • You'll solve straightforward maths problems from daily life.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Malton Adult Learning and Skills Service, working through topics at a manageable pace. Assessment is portfolio-based rather than exam-based, so you demonstrate your skills through tasks and activities completed during the course. There is no end exam for this qualification.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Retail assistant: handling cash and stock requires everyday maths
  • Care assistant: recording measurements and medication amounts accurately
  • Warehouse operative: counting, checking, and labelling stock
  • Catering assistant: weighing ingredients and managing portion sizes
  • Cleaner or facilities operative: measuring products and reading schedules
  • Childcare worker: supporting children's early numeracy activities

What you could study next

Once you complete this Entry Level 2 maths qualification, you can move on to:

  • City and Guilds Certificate in Mathematics Skills (Entry 3) - the next step up, covering slightly more complex number work and problem-solving.
  • Functional Skills Maths Level 1 - a broader maths qualification that many employers and training providers recognise.
  • Functional Skills Maths Level 2 - the recognised equivalent to GCSE Maths grade 4, often required for further training or employment in regulated roles.

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