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Free Level 2 Maths Course in Selby – Selby Adult Learning and Skills Service

CostFREE
Duration55 hours
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Maths Course in Selby. Daytime classes run at Selby Adult Learning and Skills Service, making it manageable alongside caring responsibilities or other commitments. This course builds your maths skills and leads to a qualification without a formal exam. It runs over 55 hours part-time. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm the City and Guilds Certificate in Mathematics Skills is the right level for you. The centre will use it to plan your learning. You must not already hold a Level 2 or higher maths qualification to be eligible.

Who this course is for

This course is for people who want to improve their Maths skills and gain a qualification in Maths without having to take an exam.You must not have 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

What you will learn

  • You'll work with numbers, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
  • You'll understand fractions, decimals, and percentages
  • You'll interpret and use data, charts, and graphs
  • You'll apply maths to everyday situations such as money, measurements, and time
  • You'll develop problem-solving skills using mathematical reasoning
  • You'll build accuracy and confidence working through calculations without exam pressure

How you will learn

Classes are classroom based and part-time, held during the day at Selby Adult Learning and Skills Service. You'll be assessed through coursework and portfolio-based tasks rather than a formal exam. This means your progress is measured through the work you produce during the course, not a single timed test.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Selby Adult Learning and Skills Service will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Administrator: many admin roles ask for a Level 2 maths qualification
  • Accounts assistant: day-to-day bookkeeping and financial tasks
  • Retail supervisor: stock control, pricing, and cash handling
  • Teaching assistant: supporting pupils with numeracy in school
  • Care assistant: recording measurements, medication doses, and care notes
  • Warehouse operative: picking, packing, and stock counting roles
  • Customer service advisor: handling payments and resolving billing queries

What you could study next

A free maths course at Level 2 opens the door to further study. You could move on to a Level 3 qualification in a subject that interests you, such as business, health and social care, or education. If you also want to strengthen your English, a Functional Skills English qualification at Level 2 is a natural next step. Both are widely accepted as entry requirements for higher-level vocational courses and some apprenticeships.

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