Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Derby. Classes run at Derby College @ the Joseph Wright Centre, with daytime sessions to fit around other commitments. You'll work on using maths for practical, everyday problem-solving. There are no formal entry requirements. All applicants attend an interview and assessment session of up to 90 minutes, so the centre can confirm the right level for you. The course runs over 35 weeks, part-time. It leads to the Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 2) with certificate.
Who this course is for
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.Courses start in September and January, and we have evening and school hours classes delivered at our campuses and in community venues across Derby and Derbyshire. You will learn in a variety of ways in a friendly, relaxed environment. The course is also available at our Ilkeston and Roundhouse sites on both a day-time and evening basis.
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements to access this course and we have a variety of levels on offer to suit everyone.All applicants will be invited to an interview and assessment session. Please allow up to 90 minutes for your assessment: it will give us an indication of your current level and learning needs. Once complete, we will discuss the most appropriate level of course for you.
What you will learn
You'll use numbers confidently for everyday tasks such as shopping, budgeting, and measuring.
You'll read and interpret simple charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers.
You'll work with simple fractions and percentages in practical contexts.
You'll solve straightforward maths problems using logical steps.
You'll understand and use basic units of measure, including time, length, and money.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Derby College @ the Joseph Wright Centre, in what the centre describes as a friendly, relaxed environment. Teaching uses a variety of approaches to build practical maths skills. Assessment is through tasks and activities set by Pearson Edexcel, which test your ability to apply maths in real situations. Your progress is reviewed throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Derby College @ the Joseph Wright Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: handles cash, change, and stock counts daily
Care assistant: uses maths for medication measurements and record-keeping
Warehouse operative: counts, measures, and checks deliveries
Catering assistant: follows recipes, measures portions, and manages orders
Childcare worker: tracks attendance, measures, and supports children's learning
Cleaner or facilities operative: measures products and manages time schedules
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 3): the next step up, building on Entry 2 skills.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics Level 1: moves toward the standard employers and colleges often ask for.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics Level 2: the recognised GCSE maths alternative, accepted by most employers and further education providers in place of a GCSE grade 4 or above.
