Free Entry Level 2 Maths Course in Ripon. Evening classes run at Ripon Community House Ripon, so you can fit study around work or other commitments. You'll build your maths skills and gain a maths qualification without sitting a formal exam. The course runs over 55 hours part-time. You must be 19 or over and 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 measurements.
You'll recognise and use simple fractions and percentages.
You'll read and interpret basic data, such as tables and charts.
You'll use maths to solve straightforward problems in daily life and work situations.
You'll develop confidence handling time, dates, and simple measurements.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Ripon Community House Ripon. Assessment is portfolio-based rather than exam-based, so you demonstrate your skills through tasks and activities completed during the course. There is no formal written exam for this qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Ripon Community House Ripon will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant - handling cash, change, and stock counts
Care assistant - recording measurements and following instructions
Warehouse operative - checking quantities and reading labels
Catering assistant - weighing ingredients and managing portion sizes
Cleaner or facilities operative - reading schedules and measuring products
Childcare worker - supporting numeracy activities with children
What you could study next
Once you've completed this entry level maths course, you could move on to:
City and Guilds Certificate in Mathematics Skills (Entry 3) - the next step up, covering slightly more complex number work.
Functional Skills Maths Level 1 - a broader maths qualification recognised by employers and colleges.
Functional Skills Maths Level 2 - the recognised equivalent to a GCSE in maths, required by many employers and further education courses.
