Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills Maths Course in Halifax. Classes run at Francis St Calderdale College, part-time during the day. The course runs over 54 hours, so you can fit study around other commitments. You'll build on core number skills, covering everyday maths tasks like working with money, measurements, and simple calculations. This entry level functional skills maths course suits anyone who wants to strengthen their maths before moving to a higher level. Completing it earns you the Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 2), a recognised functional skills maths certificate.
Who this course is for
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What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
You'll handle simple fractions and recognise their everyday uses.
You'll read and use information from basic tables, charts, and diagrams.
You'll work with money, including calculating costs and giving change.
You'll use simple measures such as length, weight, and time.
You'll solve straightforward number problems in everyday contexts.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Francis St Calderdale College. Teaching covers practical, real-world maths tasks. Assessment is through a written test set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. You'll have an initial assessment before you start so the centre 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. Francis St Calderdale College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant, handling cash and stock counts accurately.
Warehouse operative, using measurements and checking quantities.
Care assistant, recording basic observations and following instructions.
Catering assistant, weighing ingredients and managing simple orders.
Cleaner or facilities operative, reading rotas and completing basic records.
Childcare worker, supporting activities that involve counting and measuring.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 3): the natural next step up from Entry Level 2, building on what you've covered here.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics Level 1: moves toward the GCSE maths alternative recognised by many employers.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics Level 2: the full GCSE maths equivalent, accepted by employers and colleges as proof of maths ability.
