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Free Entry Level 2 Maths Course in Ripon – Ripon Community House Ripon

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 Ripon. Classes run at Ripon Community House Ripon, during the day, part-time. This free maths course for adults is designed for people who want to build their maths skills and gain a maths qualification without sitting a formal exam. The course runs over 55 hours at a manageable pace, making it practical for anyone fitting study around other commitments. 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, subtract, multiply, and divide using everyday contexts.
  • You'll read and interpret simple data, such as tables and charts.
  • You'll handle money, including giving change and working out totals.
  • You'll use basic measures, such as length, weight, and time.
  • You'll solve straightforward number problems in practical, real-world situations.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Ripon Community House Ripon, working through activities and exercises at a steady pace. Assessment is portfolio-based rather than exam-based, so you demonstrate your skills through the work you complete during the course. There is no end 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 and stock requires everyday maths
  • Care assistant: recording measurements and medication amounts accurately
  • Warehouse operative: counting, checking, and labelling stock
  • Kitchen assistant: weighing ingredients and following quantities
  • Cleaner or caretaker: measuring products and managing time
  • Childminder or nursery assistant: supporting children's early number learning

What you could study next

Once you've completed this entry level maths course, you could move on to a City and Guilds Certificate in Mathematics Skills (Entry 3) to continue building your skills. From there, Functional Skills Maths Level 1 is the next step, followed by Functional Skills Maths Level 2, which is the recognised equivalent to a GCSE Maths pass. Each level opens more doors in employment and further study.

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