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Free Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Malton – Malton Adult Learning and Skills Service

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 Malton. Classes run at Malton Adult Learning and Skills Service, part-time during the day, over 18 weeks. This is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent, accepted by employers and colleges in place of a GCSE grade 4 or above. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Level 2 is the right starting point, and the centre will use it to plan your learning. The course covers number, measure, statistics, and problem-solving in everyday contexts.

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 whole numbers, decimals, fractions, and percentages.
  • You'll calculate with money, time, and measurements in practical situations.
  • You'll read and interpret charts, tables, and graphs.
  • You'll use ratio and proportion to solve real problems.
  • You'll apply maths to everyday tasks such as budgeting, planning, and data handling.
  • You'll check and evaluate your own calculations for accuracy.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Malton Adult Learning and Skills Service, with a mix of teacher-led explanation, worked examples, and practice tasks. Assessment is by a written external exam set and marked 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. Malton Adult Learning and Skills Service will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Administration assistant: many roles ask for a maths qualification at Level 2
  • Accounts clerk: basic bookkeeping and invoicing roles often require it
  • Care assistant: health and social care employers commonly ask for Level 2 maths
  • Retail supervisor: stock, pricing, and cash-handling roles benefit from this level
  • Teaching assistant: schools require Level 2 maths for most TA positions
  • Warehouse operative: roles involving stock control and data entry often specify it

What you could study next

With a Level 2 functional skills maths qualification, you can move on to a range of further study. A Level 3 qualification in your chosen field, such as a T Level, Access to Higher Education Diploma, or vocational Level 3 course, often requires Level 2 maths as an entry condition. You could also study Functional Skills English Level 2 alongside or after this course if you need both for a job or further qualification.

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