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Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Hinckley – Hinckley Library

CostFREE
Duration25 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start29 Oct 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills Maths course in Hinckley. Classes run at Hinckley Library, part-time during the day.

No formal entry requirements are needed. You'll cover number, fractions, measures, and handling data. The course also builds skills for everyday tasks like budgeting, shopping, and reading charts. Classes run over 25 weeks at a manageable pace, which suits anyone balancing study with other commitments.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics at Entry Level 2.

Who this course is for

The course will help you to develop confidence to develop confidence in the use of fundamental mathematical knowledge and skills to solve mathematical problems or carry out tasks in everyday practical contexts and the world of work. The Functional Skills Maths course leads to a qualification for work, study and life in general. It develops the mathematical skills you need to solve problems in the workplace and to help you with everyday tasks like shopping, personal finance, DIY, helping children with homework and other real-life situations.

Entry requirements

No formal Entry Requirements are needed for Maths - Functional Skills, Entry Level

What you will learn

  • You'll work with whole numbers, including adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing.
  • You'll use simple fractions and recognise common percentages.
  • You'll read and use measurements for length, weight, capacity, and time.
  • You'll handle money and work out basic costs.
  • You'll read and interpret simple tables, charts, and diagrams.
  • You'll apply maths to everyday tasks such as shopping, budgeting, and planning.
  • You'll solve straightforward problems in practical, real-life contexts.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Hinckley Library. Teaching covers practical tasks and worked examples. Assessment is by a written test set by Pearson Edexcel. You'll sit the test when your tutor confirms you're ready. There is no coursework portfolio for this qualification.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Hinckley Library will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Retail assistant, handles cash, change, and stock counts.
  • Care assistant, uses numeracy for recording and daily tasks.
  • Warehouse operative, measures, counts, and checks deliveries.
  • Catering assistant, weighs ingredients and manages portion sizes.
  • Cleaner or facilities assistant, reads schedules and measures cleaning products.
  • Childminder or nursery assistant, supports children with number activities.

What you could study next

  • Functional Skills Maths Entry Level 3, the next step up from this qualification.
  • Functional Skills Maths Level 1, a stronger foundation for work and further study.
  • Functional Skills Maths Level 2, the recognised GCSE maths equivalent accepted by employers and colleges.
  • Functional Skills English Entry Level 2 or above, to build both maths and English together.
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