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Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Congleton

CostFREE
Duration38 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Congleton. Classes run at Congleton Learning Centre, part-time during the day. You'll have an initial assessment before you start, so the centre can confirm this is the right level for you and plan your learning. The course runs over 38 weeks and focuses on using maths to solve practical, everyday problems. It covers the kind of maths that comes up at work, at home, and in daily life. A free functional skills maths course for adults who want a recognised qualification at their own pace.

Who this course is for

Adults 19+. This course is ideal for anyone looking to improve their everyday maths skills or to gain a Functional Skills qualification. Functional Maths is an approach to teaching maths that helps people to gain the most out of life, learning and work. Joining a Functional Maths class will give you the opportunity to improve your maths skills and to use these skills for practical problem solving. It will build your confidence in how to use maths in all aspects of your everyday life.

Entry requirements

All prospective learners will need to complete an initial assessment. The assessment will give us an indication of your current level and learning needs. This will ensure that you are enrolled onto the correct level of Functional Skills. On completion we will either offer you a place on the course or discuss your options. Students must be aged 19+.

What you will learn

  • You'll work with whole numbers, including adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing.
  • You'll read and interpret simple charts, tables, and graphs.
  • You'll handle money, including calculating costs and giving change.
  • You'll measure and compare lengths, weights, and times.
  • You'll solve practical maths problems from everyday situations.
  • You'll use maths to plan and organise tasks in real contexts.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Congleton Learning Centre, with part-time daytime sessions spread over 38 weeks. Learning is activity-based, applying maths to practical situations rather than abstract exercises. Assessment for the City and Guilds Entry Level 2 qualification is through a formal written test. Your tutor will use the initial assessment to shape how the course is taught to suit your needs.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Congleton Learning Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Retail assistant: handling money, stock counts, and basic calculations
  • Care assistant: recording measurements, medication amounts, and timesheets
  • Warehouse operative: counting, weighing, and checking deliveries
  • Catering assistant: measuring ingredients and portion sizes
  • Cleaner or facilities operative: mixing solutions, timing tasks
  • Childminder or nursery assistant: tracking ages, ratios, and daily records

What you could study next

Once you complete Entry Level 2, the natural next step is Functional Skills Maths Entry Level 3, then Level 1, and then Level 2. The Level 2 Functional Skills Maths qualification is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent, accepted by employers and colleges in place of a GCSE grade 4. Many learners work through the levels one at a time, building steadily toward the qualification employers ask for.

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