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Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills Maths Online – ELATT

CostFREE
Duration16 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills Maths. Study online. You work through the course at your own pace, fitting study around your life. The course covers numbers, basic calculations, measures, shapes, and handling data, with a focus on everyday situations like budgeting and planning. It runs over 16 weeks, with online study sessions plus independent work. Note: the final exam takes place in person at Elatt's centre. You'll start with an initial assessment so the right level is confirmed before you begin.

Who this course is for

We teach functional maths skills for vocational learners at all Entry Levels, and Level 1 and 2. Courses are tied to the functional skills syllabus and address the key numerical skills needed for daily life including: Numbers and number systems, Shape, space and measure and Handling data.

Courses are delivered online, however at the end of the programme, learners are required to attend a face-to-face exam at ELATT.

Entry requirements

Complete an Initial Assessment with ELATT

What you will learn

  • You'll work with whole numbers, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
  • You'll use simple fractions, decimals, and percentages in practical contexts.
  • You'll recognise and apply common measures including time, money, weight, and distance.
  • You'll identify and describe shapes and spaces in everyday situations.
  • You'll collect, read, and present simple data using charts and tables.
  • You'll solve practical problems such as shopping, budgeting, and journey planning.

How you will learn

You study online, working through material covering numbers, measures, shape and space, and handling data. Sessions are structured around the Functional Skills syllabus. At the end of the programme, you sit a formal exam in person at Elatt's centre. The initial assessment at the start helps confirm Entry Level 2 is the right starting point and shapes your learning plan.

What you will need to bring

Elatt will confirm anything you need before you start. You will need access to a device and internet connection to study online.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Retail assistant: maths skills used daily for stock and payments.
  • Warehouse operative: measures, counting, and data handling on the job.
  • Care assistant: numeracy needed for medication and record-keeping.
  • Catering assistant: weights, measures, and basic calculations in kitchens.
  • Cleaner or facilities operative: time management and practical measures.
  • Admin assistant: handling data, figures, and simple calculations.

What you could study next

  • Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 3): the next step up, building on Entry Level 2 skills.
  • Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics Level 1: moves toward the GCSE maths equivalent level.
  • Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics Level 2: the recognised GCSE maths alternative accepted by employers and colleges. This is the level most employers mean when they ask for maths at GCSE standard.
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