Entry Level 2 Functional Skills Maths at Adult Learning Cottingham

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 Cottingham. Classes run at Adult Learning Cottingham, part-time during the day. This entry level functional skills maths course runs over 46 weeks, giving you time to build at a manageable pace alongside other commitments. You'll develop the maths skills used in everyday life and work, from handling money and measurements to working with numbers confidently. The course is open to anyone without a maths qualification at Level 2 or above. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Entry Level 2 is the right starting point. 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 everyday contexts.
  • You'll handle money, including working out costs and giving change.
  • You'll read and use simple measurements for length, weight, and capacity.
  • You'll understand and use basic time, including reading clocks and calendars.
  • You'll interpret simple charts, tables, and graphs.
  • You'll solve straightforward number problems in practical, real-life situations.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Adult Learning Cottingham, working through topics with a tutor and other learners. Assessment is through a formal written test set by City and Guilds. Your tutor will prepare you for this throughout the course, using practice activities and worked examples in class.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: many employers ask for a maths qualification at this level
  • Retail assistant: handling cash, stock counts, and pricing
  • Warehouse operative: measuring, counting, and recording stock
  • Catering assistant: weighing ingredients and managing orders
  • Childcare worker: supporting numeracy activities with children
  • Administrator: basic data entry and number work in an office

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 toward the GCSE maths equivalent level, recognised by employers and colleges.
  • Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Level 2): the GCSE maths alternative accepted by most employers and further education providers. Many learners work through each level in turn.