Free Functional Skills Maths Level 2 in Northallerton. Classes run at Skipton Adult Learning & Skills Service, daytime and part-time, so you can fit study around other commitments. You'll start with a BKSB assessment to make sure this is the right level for you. The course runs for 18 weeks and covers the maths skills employers ask for. A Level 2 Functional Skills Maths qualification is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent: when employers ask for GCSE maths or equivalent, this counts.
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
This course is for anyone aged 19 or over.
No previous experience is required. Basic IT skills are essential.
We will ask you to enrol on a BKSB assessment session. This will allow us to allocate the most suitable course for your individual level. We will
What you will learn
You'll work with numbers, including fractions, decimals, and percentages.
You'll interpret and use data from tables, charts, and graphs.
You'll solve problems involving measures, shape, and space.
You'll use ratio and proportion in practical contexts.
You'll apply maths to real-world situations such as budgeting and measurement.
You'll develop the skills needed to pass the Level 2 external exam.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions at Skipton Adult Learning & Skills Service. Teaching covers the skills tested in the City and Guilds external exam. Assessment is by a formal written exam set and marked by City and Guilds. You'll complete the exam when your tutor confirms you're ready. Basic IT skills are required, as some learning activities involve online tools.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Skipton Adult Learning & Skills Service will confirm anything else you need before you start. Basic IT skills are essential for this course.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Administration assistant: maths is a standard requirement for office roles
Accounts clerk: supports entry into bookkeeping and finance work
Retail supervisor: stock, pricing, and cash-handling all need solid maths
Healthcare support worker: many NHS roles ask for GCSE maths or equivalent
Teaching assistant: schools require Level 2 maths as a minimum
Warehouse operative: picking, packing, and stock roles often require maths at this level
Apprentice (any sector): most apprenticeships require Level 2 maths to complete
What you could study next
Once you hold a Level 2 Functional Skills Maths qualification, you can move into a wide range of further study.
Level 3 qualifications in any subject: most require Level 2 maths as an entry condition.
AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting: a strong next step if you're interested in finance or bookkeeping.
Access to Higher Education Diploma: prepares you for university; Level 2 maths is usually required to enrol.
Apprenticeships at Level 2 or Level 3: maths at this level satisfies the English and maths requirement for most frameworks.
