Entry Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Andover – Sparsholt College Andover Campus
CostFree if you're eligible
Duration36 hours
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start27 Jan 2027
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 Sparsholt College for more info.
Entry Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Andover. Classes run at Sparsholt College Andover Campus, part-time during the day. This entry level functional skills maths course runs over 24 hours, so you can fit it around other commitments. You'll build practical maths skills for everyday life and work, covering number, measure, and handling data. Employers and training providers recognise this functional skills maths qualification as a solid foundation in numeracy.
Who this course is for
See website.
Entry requirements
See website.
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
You'll understand and use simple fractions and percentages.
You'll read, measure, and compare lengths, weights, capacity, and time.
You'll handle money and work out straightforward calculations involving cost.
You'll read and interpret simple charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll solve practical maths problems set in everyday contexts.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Sparsholt College Andover Campus. Teaching covers number, measure, and data handling through practical tasks and worked examples. Assessment is by a written test set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. You'll need to pass the test to earn your certificate. Your tutor will prepare you for the test throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Sparsholt College Andover Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: many employers ask for a maths qualification at this level.
Warehouse operative: stock counting and basic calculations required.
Care assistant: numeracy is needed for medication and record-keeping.
Catering assistant: measuring and handling money day to day.
Receptionist: handling bookings, payments, and basic data.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 3): the next step up from Entry Level 2, covering slightly more complex number and measure tasks.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Level 1): moves you closer to a GCSE maths alternative and opens more job and training routes.
Functional Skills Qualification in English (Entry 2 or Entry 3): pair your maths with an entry level functional skills maths certificate in English to strengthen your overall application.
