Free Functional Skills Maths Level 2 in Northallerton. Evening classes run at Northallerton Adult Education, so you can fit study around work or other commitments. This level 2 functional skills maths course covers the maths skills employers ask for and is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent when applying for jobs or further training. The course runs over 18 weeks part-time. You'll sit an external assessment at the end.
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 numbers, including fractions, decimals, and percentages.
You'll interpret and use data from tables, charts, and graphs.
You'll solve problems involving ratio, proportion, and scale.
You'll apply maths to real-world contexts such as money, measurement, and time.
You'll use formulae and carry out calculations involving area, perimeter, and volume.
You'll develop the skills needed to pass the Level 2 external assessment.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions at Northallerton Adult Education, working through topics with a tutor and practising exam-style questions. Assessment is by an external written exam set by City and Guilds. You'll have an initial assessment at the start so the course is pitched at the right level for you, and your tutor will use it to plan your learning across the 18 weeks.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Northallerton Adult Education will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Administration assistant: many roles require a maths qualification at Level 2
Accounts clerk: numerical accuracy is central to the role
Healthcare support worker: NHS applications often ask for GCSE maths or equivalent
Teaching assistant: schools typically require a functional skills maths certificate or GCSE
Retail supervisor: stock, pricing, and cash-handling rely on solid maths skills
Warehouse operative: roles involving stock control often require Level 2 maths
What you could study next
Once you hold the Level 2 Functional Skills Maths Qualification, you could move on to:
A Level 3 qualification in your chosen field, where maths at Level 2 is often an entry requirement
An Access to Higher Education Diploma, which opens routes into university
Apprenticeships at Level 3, many of which require Level 2 maths as a condition of enrolment
AAT Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Accounting, if you want to move into finance
