Entry Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Havering – New City College Ardleigh Green Campus
CostFree if you're eligible
Duration43 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start8 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
Free if you're 19 or over and don't have a GCSE grade 4 (C) or above in maths, whatever you earn. If you already have one, fees apply. Contact New City College for more info.
Entry Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Havering. Classes run at New City College Ardleigh Green Campus, part-time during the day. This entry level functional skills maths course runs over 43 weeks, giving you time to build your skills at a steady pace. You'll cover number, measure, and handling data in practical, everyday contexts. The course is open to learners aged 19 or over.
Who this course is for
19 plus
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, including adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing.
You'll read and write numbers up to 1,000.
You'll use simple fractions and recognise common percentages.
You'll measure length, weight, capacity, and time using everyday units.
You'll read and interpret simple charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll handle money and work out basic costs.
You'll solve straightforward maths problems in real-life situations.
How you will learn
You'll attend classroom-based sessions at New City College Ardleigh Green Campus. Learning is hands-on and practical, using everyday examples. Assessment is through a set task and an on-screen or paper-based test, both set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. You'll need to pass both components to earn your certificate.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. New City College Ardleigh Green Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant - maths skills used daily for stock and cash handling.
Care assistant - numeracy needed for recording and reporting.
Warehouse operative - counting, measuring, and data entry tasks.
Catering assistant - portion sizes, temperatures, and basic costing.
Cleaner or facilities operative - reading schedules and measuring quantities.
Administrator - handling figures, forms, and simple data.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 3) - the next step up, covering slightly more complex number and data work.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Level 1) - moves you closer to a GCSE maths alternative and opens more job and training doors.
Functional Skills Qualification in English (Entry 2 or Entry 3) - pair your maths progress with an English qualification at the same level.
