Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Camborne. Classes run at Cornwall Adult Education Service, part-time during the day. That makes it easier to fit around caring responsibilities, work, or other commitments. Over 22 weeks, you'll build your number skills, work with measurements and data, and handle everyday maths with more confidence. This entry level functional skills maths course is a step toward Level 1, and then Level 2, which is the recognised GCSE maths alternative accepted by many employers and colleges.
Who this course is for
This course is for learners wishing to improve their maths skills and gain a qualificaion in a supportive adult environment
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 handle money, including working out totals and giving change.
You'll read and use simple measurements, such as length, weight, and time.
You'll interpret basic charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll solve straightforward maths problems using the skills above.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Cornwall Adult Education Service, with a tutor guiding you through each topic. Assessment is through a written test set and marked by City and Guilds. You'll have an initial assessment before you start so the centre can confirm Entry Level 2 is the right level for you and plan your learning from there.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Cornwall Adult Education Service will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: handles cash, stock counts, and basic calculations daily.
Care assistant: uses measurements, timings, and record-keeping on the job.
Warehouse operative: works with quantities, weights, and delivery figures.
Catering assistant: measures ingredients and manages portion sizes.
Cleaner or facilities operative: reads schedules and tracks supplies.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 3): the next step up, building on what you've learned at Entry Level 2.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics Level 1: moves you closer to the GCSE maths equivalent level.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics Level 2: the qualification employers and colleges recognise as equivalent to a GCSE maths pass. Many job applications and further education courses ask for this level.
