Entry Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Halesowen – Halesowen College
CostFree if you're eligible
Duration36 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
Free if you're 19 or over and don't have a GCSE grade 4 (C) or above in maths, whatever you earn. If you already have one, fees apply. Contact Halesowen College for more info.
Entry Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Halesowen. Classes run at Halesowen College, full-time during the day, over 36 weeks. This entry level functional skills maths course covers everyday number skills: working with whole numbers, fractions, money, and simple data. It's a stepping stone toward Level 1 and Level 2 Functional Skills Maths, which is the recognised GCSE maths alternative accepted by many employers and colleges. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Entry Level 2 is the right starting point.
Who this course is for
For information regarding the content of this course please contact the Admissions department on (0121) 602 7777, alternatively course information can be found on our website by visiting www.halesowen.ac.uk
Entry requirements
For information regarding the content of this course please contact the Admissions department on (0121) 602 7777, alternatively course information can be found on our website by visiting www.halesowen.ac.uk
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, including reading, writing, and ordering them.
You'll add, subtract, multiply, and divide using straightforward methods.
You'll handle money, including calculating change and simple totals.
You'll read and interpret simple charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll use basic measures such as length, weight, and time.
You'll solve straightforward number problems in everyday contexts.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Halesowen College, with full-time daytime sessions across 36 weeks. Learning is practical and task-based, applying maths to everyday situations. Assessment is through a written test set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. Your tutor will track your progress throughout the course to prepare you for the final assessment.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Halesowen College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Warehouse operative: basic number skills support stock and picking tasks.
Retail assistant: handling cash, change, and simple stock counts.
Care assistant: recording measurements and following written instructions.
Catering assistant: weighing ingredients and managing simple orders.
Cleaning operative: reading labels, quantities, and schedules.
Factory or production operative: counting, measuring, and quality checks.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 3): the next step up, building on what you've covered here.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics Level 1: moves you closer to the GCSE maths equivalent level.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics Level 2: the recognised GCSE maths alternative, accepted by employers and colleges. Many learners work through Entry Level 2, Entry Level 3, and Level 1 before reaching Level 2.
