Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Hull. Classes run at Hull College, full-time during the day. This is a free functional skills maths course with no formal qualifications required to get started. You'll have an initial assessment so the centre can plan your learning at the right level. The course runs over one year and covers the maths skills that employers and colleges look for. Entry Level 2 is a step toward Entry Level 3 and then Level 1, which is the route toward a GCSE maths equivalent.
Who this course is for
Students will develop listening, reading and writing skills as well as knowledge of English grammar and vocabulary. An English Speaking Board qualification can be achieved, which is designed to help students progress towards employment or further study. In addition to developing language skills students will develop knowledge of British culture and gain skills in numeracy, computing and employability.
Entry requirements
No formal qualifications are required In addition: Initial Assessment
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, including counting, ordering, and simple calculations.
You'll add, subtract, multiply, and divide using everyday contexts.
You'll read and interpret simple charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll handle money, including giving change and working out totals.
You'll measure length, weight, capacity, and time in practical situations.
You'll solve straightforward maths problems using the skills above.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Hull College, with daytime sessions throughout the week. Learning is hands-on and practical, using everyday maths tasks and examples. Assessment is through tasks and a test set by City and Guilds. No formal qualifications are needed to start. You'll have an initial assessment before the course begins so the centre can confirm Entry Level 2 is the right starting point for you.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Hull College 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: measures, counts, and records goods.
Care assistant: uses numeracy for medication records and timesheets.
Kitchen assistant: measures ingredients and follows portion guides.
Cleaner or caretaker: reads schedules, measures cleaning products safely.
Delivery driver's mate: counts and records parcels and deliveries.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 3): the next step up from Entry Level 2, building on what you've learned here.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics at Level 1: moves you toward the GCSE maths alternative that many employers and colleges accept.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics at Level 2: the recognised GCSE maths equivalent, and the entry level functional skills maths qualification most employers and colleges ask for.
