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Free Entry Level 2 Maths Course in Northallerton – Northallerton Adult Education

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

Free Entry Level 2 Maths Course in Northallerton. Classes run at Northallerton Adult Education, part-time during the day. This course is for adults who want to build their maths skills and gain a maths qualification without sitting a formal exam. The course runs for 55 hours, spread across daytime sessions at a manageable pace. You'll cover practical maths skills at Entry Level 2, working toward a City and Guilds maths certificate. 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 such as money and time.
  • You'll recognise and use simple fractions.
  • You'll read and interpret basic data, such as tables and charts.
  • You'll use measurements for length, weight, and capacity in practical situations.
  • You'll solve straightforward number problems step by step.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Northallerton Adult Education, working through practical maths tasks with tutor support. Assessment is ongoing and portfolio-based rather than by formal exam. Your work is collected as evidence throughout the course, so there is no end-of-course written exam to sit.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Northallerton Adult Education will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Retail assistant: handling cash, stock counts, and basic calculations.
  • Care assistant: measuring, recording, and following numerical instructions.
  • Warehouse operative: counting, labelling, and checking quantities.
  • Catering assistant: weighing ingredients and managing simple orders.
  • Cleaner or facilities operative: measuring products and following schedules.
  • Administrator: supporting basic data entry and record-keeping tasks.

What you could study next

Once you complete this Entry Level 2 maths qualification, you could move on to the Certificate in Mathematics Skills (Entry 3), then to 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 proof of maths ability. Each step builds on the last, so you progress at a pace that works for you.

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