Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Brent. Classes run at Brent Digital Skills Hub. Daytime sessions run part-time over 12 weeks, making it manageable alongside caring responsibilities or other commitments. You'll start with an initial assessment so the course is matched to the right level for you. This entry level functional skills maths course covers practical number skills you can use at work and in everyday life. It's a step toward Entry Level 3 and, eventually, a functional skills maths qualification at Level 2, which is the recognised GCSE maths alternative for employment and further study.
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 and subtract two-digit numbers in everyday contexts.
You'll handle money, including giving change and working out simple totals.
You'll read and interpret simple charts, tables, and data.
You'll measure length, weight, capacity, and time using common units.
You'll solve straightforward number problems drawn from real situations.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Brent Digital Skills Hub, with a tutor guiding you through each topic. Learning is practical and activity-based, applying maths to everyday situations. Assessment is through a written test set by Pearson Edexcel. You'll take the test when your tutor confirms you're ready.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Brent Digital Skills Hub will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: handling cash, stock counts, and basic calculations
Care assistant: recording measurements, timings, and quantities accurately
Warehouse operative: counting stock and reading simple data
Catering assistant: weighing ingredients and managing portion sizes
Receptionist: managing appointment times and basic numerical tasks
Classroom support assistant: supporting learners with everyday number tasks
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 you closer to the GCSE maths equivalent level.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Level 2): the recognised GCSE maths alternative, accepted by employers and colleges. Completing this free entry level functional skills maths course puts you on the path toward Level 2.
