Entry Level 2 Functional Skills Maths Course in Hackney. Classes run at New City College Hackney Campus, part-time during the day. The course runs for 20 weeks and is open to learners aged 19 or over. You'll build on everyday number skills, covering the maths you need for work and daily life. Entry level functional skills maths classes are a practical alternative to GCSE maths, working at a pace that fits around other commitments. You'll sit an assessment at the end.
Who this course is for
19 plus
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, including counting, ordering, and simple calculations.
You'll add, subtract, multiply, and divide using everyday contexts.
You'll handle money, including giving change and working out totals.
You'll read and use simple charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll measure length, weight, capacity, and time using common units.
You'll solve straightforward number problems set in real contexts.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at New City College Hackney Campus, with a tutor guiding each session. Learning is activity-based, using everyday examples to practise number skills. Assessment is through a written test set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. You'll complete the test when your tutor confirms you're ready.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. New City College Hackney Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant - handling cash, stock counts, and pricing
Care assistant - recording measurements and following instructions
Warehouse operative - checking quantities and completing paperwork
Catering assistant - weighing ingredients and managing orders
Cleaner or facilities operative - reading rotas and recording hours
Administrator - basic data entry and number checking
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 3) - the next step up, covering slightly more complex number work before Level 1.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Level 1) - a stronger foundation for work and further study, and a step toward the GCSE maths equivalent at Level 2.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Level 2) - the recognised GCSE maths alternative accepted by many employers and colleges.
