Entry Level 2 Functional Skills Maths at Adult Learning Beverley

CostFREE
Duration45 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Beverley. Classes run at Adult Learning Beverley, part-time during the day, making it easier to fit around other commitments. This entry level functional skills maths course runs for 46 weeks and covers the everyday maths skills used at home, at work, and in further study. It suits anyone who does not already hold a maths qualification at Level 2 or above. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Entry Level 2 is the right starting point and to help plan your learning. City and Guilds Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 2) with certificate.

Who this course is for

You will learn new skills to help you in everyday life and could go on to gain a nationally recognised qualification to help your CV stand out when applying for jobs.

Entry requirements

Suitable for those who do not already have a Maths qualification at Level 2 (GCSE grade C / Level 4) or above.

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 working out costs and giving change.
  • You'll read and use simple charts, tables, and graphs.
  • You'll measure length, weight, capacity, and time in everyday contexts.
  • You'll recognise and work with basic shapes and spatial ideas.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Adult Learning Beverley, working through topics with a tutor and other learners. Assessment for the City and Guilds Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 2) is by a written test. Your tutor will prepare you for this throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Adult Learning Beverley will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Retail assistant: handles cash, change, and stock counts daily.
  • Care assistant: uses measurements, timings, and records at work.
  • Warehouse operative: works with quantities, weights, and delivery notes.
  • Catering assistant: measures ingredients and manages portion sizes.
  • Cleaner or facilities operative: reads schedules and calculates times.
  • Childcare worker: tracks attendance, timings, and activity plans.

What you could study next

  • Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 3): the next step up, building on what you've covered here.
  • Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics Level 1: moves you toward the GCSE maths alternative that many employers and colleges accept.
  • Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics Level 2: the recognised GCSE maths equivalent, accepted by employers when they ask for GCSE grade 4 or above.