Free Functional Skills Maths Level 2 in Ripon. Evening maths classes run at Ripon Community House Ripon, so you can fit study around work or other commitments. The course runs for 18 weeks part-time. A level 2 functional skills maths qualification is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent: when employers ask for GCSE maths or equivalent, this meets that requirement. You'll cover number, measures, statistics, and problem-solving at Level 2.
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 confidently, including fractions, decimals, and percentages.
You'll solve problems involving ratio and proportion.
You'll interpret and use measures, shapes, and space.
You'll read and compare statistical data, charts, and graphs.
You'll apply maths to real-world contexts such as finance, time, and measurement.
You'll develop the skills needed to pass the Level 2 external assessment.
How you will learn
Classes are delivered in a classroom at Ripon Community House Ripon on an evening, part-time basis. You'll work through topics with a tutor and practise applying maths to everyday situations. Assessment is by an externally set and marked written exam. You'll have an initial assessment at the start so the centre can confirm Level 2 is the right starting point and plan your learning accordingly.
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
Administration assistant: many roles require a maths qualification at Level 2.
Accounts clerk: basic bookkeeping and finance work often requires this level.
Healthcare support worker: NHS and care employers commonly ask for GCSE maths or equivalent.
Retail supervisor: stock, pricing, and reporting tasks need solid numeracy.
Teaching assistant: schools require Level 2 maths for classroom support roles.
Warehouse or logistics coordinator: scheduling and stock management rely on applied maths.
What you could study next
Level 3 qualifications in your chosen field: many Level 3 courses, including A-levels, BTECs, and professional qualifications, list GCSE maths or a functional skills maths qualification as an entry requirement. Completing this opens those doors.
Functional Skills Maths Level 1: if the initial assessment suggests Level 2 is not yet the right fit, Level 1 is the step before.
AAT Foundation Certificate in Accounting: a natural next step if you want to move into finance or bookkeeping.
