Free Entry Level 2 Maths Course in Oldham. Classes run at Oldham Library and Lifelong Learning Centre, part-time during the day. This is a free maths course for adults who are Greater Manchester residents. You'll start with a skills check to confirm Entry Level 2 is the right starting point for you. The course runs over 30 weeks at a manageable pace, making it practical for anyone fitting study around other commitments. You'll build your number skills and work toward a recognised maths qualification that can lead on to higher levels and eventually a maths GCSE.
Who this course is for
Greater Manchester residents only. We offer a range of courses and qualifications to suit your needs and to help you gain skills to increase your employment prospects at a pace and time to suit you. You can improve your Maths skills and gain nationally recognised qualifications from Entry 1 up to Level 2. These qualifications can provide a stepping stone towards a Maths GCSE.
Entry requirements
Please visit the Lifelong Learning reception desk at Oldham Library, Greaves Street, Oldham OL1 1AL or contact us on 0161 770 8020 to arrange an initial discussion and skills check to assess your current level for any of our Maths courses.
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, including counting, ordering, and place value.
You'll add and subtract using everyday numbers.
You'll recognise and use simple fractions.
You'll read and interpret basic data, such as simple tables and charts.
You'll handle money and work out straightforward calculations.
You'll use maths in practical, everyday situations.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Oldham Library and Lifelong Learning Centre, with a tutor guiding you through each topic. Learning is hands-on and practical. Assessment is based on tasks and activities completed during the course. There is no formal written exam. Your progress is checked throughout, so you can move forward at a pace that suits you.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Oldham Library and Lifelong Learning Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: handles cash, change, and stock counts daily.
Warehouse operative: measures, counts, and checks deliveries.
Care assistant: records basic observations and measures.
Kitchen assistant: weighs ingredients and follows portion guides.
Cleaner or caretaker: reads schedules and measures cleaning products.
Childcare worker: supports numeracy activities with young children.
What you could study next
Entry Level 3 Maths Course: the next step up from Entry Level 2, building on what you've learned here.
Functional Skills Maths Level 1: a nationally recognised maths qualification one level above Entry Level 3.
Functional Skills Maths Level 2: the recognised equivalent to a maths GCSE, accepted by most employers and colleges. Many learners work through the entry level maths classes before reaching this level.
