Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Hartlepool. Classes run at Hartlepool Peoples Centre. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you. The course covers everyday maths skills including working with numbers, handling data, and solving practical problems. It typically takes 3 weeks. A good entry level functional skills maths course if you want to add a maths qualification to your CV or move on to Level 1.
Who this course is for
Anyone looking to improve their Maths skills and/or gain a qualification to add to their CV.
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, including counting, ordering, and basic calculations.
You'll add, subtract, multiply, and divide using simple numbers.
You'll recognise and use common fractions and percentages in everyday contexts.
You'll read and interpret simple charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll use basic measures including length, weight, capacity, and time.
You'll handle money and work out straightforward costs.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Hartlepool Peoples Centre, with daytime sessions on a flexible schedule. Assessment is through a City and Guilds set task completed under supervised conditions. There is no formal written exam in the traditional sense; the assessment tests the maths skills covered during the course in a practical, task-based format.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Hartlepool Peoples 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.
Warehouse operative: uses measures, quantities, and basic data.
Care assistant: records figures, measures, and follows written instructions.
Catering assistant: weighs ingredients and manages portion sizes.
Cleaner or facilities operative: follows schedules and measures quantities.
Childcare worker: tracks attendance and uses basic number skills.
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 GCSE maths equivalent level and is recognised by many employers.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics Level 2: the recognised GCSE maths alternative that satisfies employer requirements for 'GCSE maths or equivalent'.
