Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Barnsley. Classes run at Roundhouse Lifelong Learning Centre, daytime and part-time, so you can fit study around other commitments. You'll start with an information, advice and guidance session to make sure this is the right level for you. The course covers the maths skills used in everyday life and work, from handling numbers and money to reading charts and solving practical problems. It runs over 36 weeks.
Who this course is for
Anyone. Please contact us for more information.
Entry requirements
An information, adivce and guidance session will be required. Please contact us for more information.
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, including adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing.
You'll handle money and work out simple costs and change.
You'll read and interpret straightforward tables, charts and graphs.
You'll use fractions and recognise simple percentages in everyday contexts.
You'll measure length, weight, capacity and time using common units.
You'll solve practical maths problems drawn from everyday situations.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Roundhouse Lifelong Learning Centre, with a tutor guiding you through each topic. Assessment is through a written test set by Pearson Edexcel. You'll work through tasks and practice questions during class to build up to the assessment. The part-time daytime timetable spreads learning across 36 weeks.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Roundhouse Lifelong Learning Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: maths skills support handling cash and stock
Warehouse operative: counting, measuring and checking goods
Care assistant: recording observations and following instructions
Catering assistant: weighing, portioning and managing orders
Cleaner or facilities operative: reading rotas and completing records
Childcare worker: supporting numeracy activities with children
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 3): the next step up, building on what you've covered at Entry 2.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics Level 1: moves you toward the GCSE maths alternative that many employers and colleges accept.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics Level 2: the recognised GCSE maths equivalent, accepted by employers who ask for GCSE Maths or equivalent.
