Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Brent. Classes run at Brent Start Adult Education Service at Willesden Green Library. Daytime sessions run part-time over 12 weeks, making it manageable alongside caring responsibilities or other commitments. You'll build practical maths skills you can use at home, at work, and in everyday life. An initial assessment at the start makes sure this is the right level for you. This is a free functional skills maths course for adults who want a recognised entry level functional skills maths qualification.
Who this course is for
Adults looking to gain knowledge and skills by undertaking practical learning, which you will be able to use personally and professionally.
Entry requirements
Initial assessment
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, including counting, ordering, and simple calculations.
You'll add, subtract, multiply, and divide using straightforward methods.
You'll handle money, including giving change and working out costs.
You'll read and use simple measurements for length, weight, capacity, and time.
You'll interpret basic charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll solve practical maths problems from everyday situations.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Willesden Green Library, with a tutor guiding you through practical activities and exercises. Assessment is through a written test set by Pearson Edexcel. Your tutor will prepare you for this during the course. You'll start with an initial assessment so the centre can plan your learning at the right pace.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Brent Start Adult Education Service at Willesden Green Library will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: handles cash, stock counts, and basic calculations daily.
Care assistant: uses maths for medication records and daily logs.
Warehouse operative: measures, counts, and checks stock accurately.
Catering assistant: follows recipes, measures portions, and manages orders.
Childcare worker: tracks attendance, times, and simple records.
Cleaner or facilities operative: measures products and manages schedules.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 3): the next step up, building on what you've learned here.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics Level 1: moves toward the GCSE maths equivalent level and opens more job and training options.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics Level 2: the recognised GCSE maths alternative accepted by employers and colleges across the UK.
