Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills Maths Course in Croydon

CostFREE
Duration17 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start27 Feb 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceWeekend
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

About this course

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

The course is free for learners aged 19 or over who have the right to residence in the UK, including asylum-seekers. Student visa holders are not eligible. You'll work on number skills, handling data, and using maths in everyday situations. 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 whole numbers.
  • You'll handle money and work out simple costs.
  • You'll read and use basic information from charts, tables, and lists.
  • You'll measure length, weight, capacity, and time using common units.
  • You'll solve straightforward maths problems from everyday life.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom at weekends. Learning is part-time and tutor-led. You'll take an initial assessment before you start, so the course is matched to your level. Assessment for the qualification is by a written test set by Pearson Edexcel.

What you will need to bring

The provider asks you to bring proof of your right to residence in the UK. Acceptable documents include a UK birth certificate, a UK or EU passport, or an Indefinite Leave to Remain Resident Permit. CALAT Thornton Heath 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 goods.
  • Catering assistant, measures ingredients and follows recipes.
  • Care assistant, uses maths for recording and daily tasks.
  • Cleaner or caretaker, reads rotas and measures supplies.

This qualification is an early step. Most roles that need maths will expect you to progress further, toward Entry Level 3 or Level 1 Functional Skills Maths.

What you could study next

  • Functional Skills Maths Entry Level 3, the next step up from this course.
  • Functional Skills Maths Level 1, moves you closer to the GCSE maths alternative that many employers ask for.
  • Functional Skills Maths Level 2, the recognised GCSE maths equivalent accepted by most employers and colleges.
  • GCSE Maths, available at CALAT for learners ready to take that route.

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