Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Rotherham. Daytime classes run at CTS Training (Manvers - Rotherham). This entry level functional skills maths course covers everyday number skills: working with whole numbers, simple fractions, money, and basic measures. It runs over 100 hours of flexible daytime study. An initial assessment will confirm this is the right level for you and help plan your learning. An entry level functional skills maths course like this is a recognised step toward Level 1 and Level 2 maths, which is the GCSE maths alternative many employers accept.
Who this course is for
16-19 Years Old and 19-24 Years Old with an Education, Health Care Plan.
Entry requirements
***RECRUITING NOW for 2026/2027*** - Are you aged 16-19? Or 19-24 with an Education, Health Care Plan, have evidence that you legally reside in the UK, are you a school leaver who didnt quite get the grades when you left school at or before year 11 or sixth form or college? No matter how well you did prior, we can help you get where you want to be on a CTS Study Programme to help you gain the qualifications & confidence you may need for the future.
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 handle money, including giving change and working out simple costs.
You'll read and use basic measures such as length, weight, and time.
You'll interpret simple charts, tables, and data.
You'll solve straightforward number problems in real everyday situations.
How you will learn
Classes are classroom based with flexible daytime attendance. You'll work through tasks and activities in the classroom, practising maths in practical, everyday contexts. Assessment is through a set task and a written test set by City and Guilds. Both are taken under supervised conditions. Your tutor will prepare you for each assessment during your sessions.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. CTS Training (Manvers - Rotherham) will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Warehouse operative: many roles require basic maths for stock and picking
Retail assistant: handling money and stock counts day to day
Care assistant: recording measurements and following written instructions
Kitchen assistant: weighing ingredients and following portion guides
Cleaner or caretaker: reading schedules, measuring cleaning products
Delivery driver's mate: checking quantities and paperwork
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 toward the GCSE maths equivalent level.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics Level 2: the qualification employers recognise as a GCSE maths alternative, often required for apprenticeships, further training, and many job applications.
