Entry Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Lincoln. Classes run at Lincoln College, part-time during the day or on block release. You'll work on the maths skills used in everyday life, from handling numbers and money to reading charts and solving practical problems. The course runs over 34 weeks. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Entry Level 2 is the right starting point, and the centre will use it to plan your learning. This is a recognised entry level functional skills maths qualification assessed by Pearson Edexcel.
Who this course is for
Courses for those aged 18+ who want to gain a nationally recognised qualification, improve their maths skills and feel more confident about maths in everyday life.
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, including adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing.
You'll handle money calculations in everyday contexts.
You'll read and use simple fractions.
You'll tell the time and work with dates and calendars.
You'll read and interpret simple tables, charts, and diagrams.
You'll use basic measures such as length, weight, and capacity.
You'll solve straightforward maths problems from daily life.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Lincoln College, with a tutor guiding your learning. Assessment is by a Pearson Edexcel on-screen or paper-based test. Before you start, you'll have an initial assessment to confirm Entry Level 2 is the right level for you. The centre will use the results to plan your learning.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Lincoln College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: handles cash, change, and stock counts daily.
Warehouse operative: measures, weighs, and records goods accurately.
Care assistant: uses numbers for medication records and timesheets.
Catering assistant: follows recipes, measures portions, and manages time.
Cleaning operative: reads rotas, times tasks, and follows instructions.
Childcare worker: tracks attendance, measures, and follows timetables.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Maths Entry Level 3: the next step up, covering slightly more complex number work.
Functional Skills Maths Level 1: builds toward the GCSE maths alternative that many employers and training providers ask for.
Functional Skills Maths Level 2: the recognised gcse maths equivalent, accepted by employers and colleges in place of GCSE Maths grade 4.
