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Free Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Harrogate – Harrogate Civic Centre

CostFREE
Duration18 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Functional Skills Maths Level 2 in Harrogate. Classes run at Harrogate Civic Centre, part-time during the day, over 18 weeks. This level 2 functional skills maths course covers number, measures, statistics, and problem-solving at a pace that fits around other commitments. Functional Skills Maths Level 2 is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent when employers ask for GCSE maths or equivalent. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you, and the centre will use it to plan your learning.

Who this course is for

This course is for people who want to improve their Maths skills and who currently, do not hold a current Level 2 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 enrolment stage and may contact

What you will learn

  • You'll work with whole numbers, decimals, fractions, and percentages in everyday contexts.
  • You'll interpret and use measurements, shapes, and scale in practical situations.
  • You'll read and interpret statistical data, tables, charts, and graphs.
  • You'll use ratios and proportional reasoning to solve problems.
  • You'll apply maths to real-world tasks such as budgeting, time planning, and data comparison.
  • You'll develop strategies for checking and verifying your answers.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom at Harrogate Civic Centre, with a tutor guiding sessions. Learning is built around practical tasks and problem-solving activities. Assessment is by a written external exam set by City and Guilds. You'll need to pass both a non-calculator and a calculator paper to achieve the qualification.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Harrogate Civic Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Administration assistant: many roles require a maths qualification at this level.
  • Accounts clerk or finance assistant: numerical accuracy is central to the role.
  • Healthcare support worker: NHS entry roles often ask for GCSE maths or equivalent.
  • Retail supervisor: stock, pricing, and cash-handling all draw on Level 2 maths.
  • Teaching assistant: schools typically require a GCSE maths alternative at this level.
  • Warehouse operative or logistics coordinator: data, measurement, and stock tasks apply.

What you could study next

With a Level 2 functional skills maths certificate, you can move on to a range of further study options. A Level 3 qualification in your chosen field often requires maths at this level as an entry condition. You could also progress to AAT Level 2 in Bookkeeping, a BTEC in Business, or a T Level foundation programme. Some learners use this qualification to meet entry requirements for Access to Higher Education Diplomas.

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