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Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Croydon

CostFREE
Duration17 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start27 Sep 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceWeekend
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Croydon. Classes run at CALAT Central Croydon Centre on weekends, so you can study without giving up your working week.

Student visa holders are not eligible. You'll cover number, measures, and handling data at Entry Level 2. The course runs over 17 weeks part-time.

You'll finish with a Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics at Entry Level 2.

Who this course is for

We offer English and Maths courses from beginner up to GCSE level:

Functional Skills from beginners to pre-GCSE. GCSE qualifications. Flexible online English and Maths courses, from Entry 3 to Level 2. Short courses in writing to improve employment prospects.

Learn for free. All of our English and Maths courses are free to learners with the right to residence in the UK, including asylum-seekers. Please note that you must be 19+ and not on a student visa / overseas student.

What are Functional Skills? Functional Skills are recognised GCSE alternative qualifications, with a Functional Skills Level 2 course being equivalent to a GCSE grade 4 (C). However, there are some instances where functional skills Level 2 is not considered equivalent, such as for becoming a teacher, so do check before enrolling.

Why do I need Functional Skills? Functional Skills are essential as they equip you with the practical literacy, numeracy, and digital skills required for everyday tasks, employment, and further education. These skills enable better communication, problem-solving, and effective use of technology, making you more competent and confident in your personal and professional lives.

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 everyday contexts.
  • You'll understand and use simple fractions and percentages.
  • You'll read and use common measures, such as length, weight, and time.
  • You'll interpret simple charts, tables, and graphs.
  • You'll solve straightforward maths problems in real everyday situations.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom at CALAT Central Croydon Centre at weekends. Learning is part-time and tutor-led. You'll complete a written assessment to gain the qualification. Before you start, you'll have an initial assessment to confirm Entry Level 2 is the right level for you.

What you will need to bring

Please bring proof of your right to residence in the UK. This can be a UK birth certificate, a UK or EU passport, or an Indefinite Leave to Remain Resident Permit. CALAT Central Croydon Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Retail assistant, handles cash and stock in a shop.
  • Warehouse operative, counts and records stock accurately.
  • Care assistant, uses maths for recording and daily tasks.
  • Kitchen assistant, measures ingredients and follows recipes.
  • Cleaner or caretaker, reads rotas and measures supplies.
  • Delivery driver's assistant, tracks quantities and routes.

What you could study next

  • Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths, the next step up from Entry Level 2.
  • Functional Skills Maths Level 1, a stronger foundation before GCSE level.
  • Functional Skills Maths Level 2, the recognised GCSE maths equivalent accepted by most employers.
  • GCSE Maths, if you want the full GCSE qualification for college or work.
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