Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Exeter. Classes run at Exeter College, full-time during the day. This entry level functional skills maths course covers the core maths skills you use in everyday life and work: working with numbers, handling money, measuring, and reading simple data. The course runs for 144 hours. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you, and the college will use it to plan your learning.
Who this course is for
For details about FUNCTIONAL SKILLS IN MATHS - ENTRY 2 LEVEL - YES PLUS, please see the College Website (Courses can be found under the 16-18 / Adults / University tabs or use the search box at the top of the screen or use the screen). Alternatively please call to speak to a college advisor.
Entry requirements
See website for futher details
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, including adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing.
You'll handle money, including calculating costs and giving change.
You'll read and use simple fractions and percentages in everyday contexts.
You'll measure length, weight, capacity, and time using common units.
You'll read simple charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll solve straightforward maths problems in practical, real-life situations.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Exeter College, with a tutor guiding you through each topic. Assessment is through a written test set by Pearson Edexcel. You'll need to pass both a skills check and the final test to earn your certificate. Your tutor will prepare you for the test throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Exeter College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: handles cash, stock counts, and basic calculations daily.
Warehouse operative: measures, counts, and records stock accurately.
Care assistant: uses maths for medication records and daily logs.
Catering assistant: measures ingredients and handles till transactions.
Cleaning operative: calculates dilution ratios and schedules tasks.
Childcare worker: tracks attendance figures and daily routines.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Maths Entry Level 3: the next step up, building on what you've learned here.
Functional Skills Maths Level 1: moves you closer to a GCSE maths alternative that many employers and colleges accept.
Functional Skills Maths Level 2: the recognised GCSE maths equivalent, accepted by employers and further education providers across the UK.
