Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Bexhill-on-Sea. Classes run at Bexhill College. This entry level functional skills maths course runs full-time during the day and takes one year to complete. You'll study maths alongside a Level 1 vocational course at the college. The course covers everyday maths skills including numbers, measures, and handling data. It suits those with a range of grades 2 to 1 in GCSE Maths, or no GCSE Maths at all, making it a practical gcse maths alternative for building your maths foundation.
Who this course is for
This course is designed to support students with their Mathematics development. You will be able to take this course if you have not achieved a grade 3 or above in GCSE Mathematics. You will take this alongside a Level 1 vocational course at College.
Entry requirements
A range of 2-1 grades in Maths or no GCSE qualifications.
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
You'll handle simple fractions and recognise common fractions in everyday contexts.
You'll read and use information from tables, lists, and simple charts.
You'll measure length, weight, capacity, and time using standard units.
You'll handle money and work out straightforward calculations involving cost and change.
You'll solve practical maths problems set in everyday situations.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Bexhill College, with tutor-led sessions during the day. Assessment is through a written external test set by Pearson Edexcel. You'll also complete an initial assessment at the start so the college can confirm Entry Level 2 is the right level for you and plan your learning accordingly.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Bexhill College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: maths skills support cash handling and stock work.
Warehouse operative: counting, measuring, and checking goods accurately.
Care assistant: recording numbers and following written instructions.
Kitchen assistant: weighing ingredients and following portion guidance.
Cleaner or caretaker: reading rotas and recording hours worked.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 3): the next step up from Entry Level 2, building on what you've learned.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics Level 1: moves you toward the standard employers and colleges often ask for.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics Level 2: the recognised GCSE Maths equivalent, accepted by employers and further education providers across the UK.
