Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Corby. Classes run at CKW Academy. This entry level functional skills maths course runs full-time during the day and typically takes 75 hours to complete. You'll cover number, measure, and handling data at a pace that suits your starting point. An initial assessment at the start helps plan your learning. This is a recognised entry level functional skills maths qualification and a stepping stone toward Entry Level 3 and then Level 1 Functional Skills Maths, which is the route toward the GCSE maths alternative that many employers accept.
Who this course is for
16-19
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, including counting, ordering, and simple calculations.
You'll add and subtract using everyday contexts such as money and time.
You'll recognise and use simple fractions and understand basic percentages.
You'll read and interpret straightforward charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll use simple measures including length, weight, capacity, and temperature.
You'll apply maths to practical, everyday situations.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at CKW Academy with daytime sessions. Learning is hands-on and task-based, working through practical maths activities. Assessment is through a set task and an externally marked test. Your programme is individually planned in the first few weeks based on your starting point and goals.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. CKW Academy 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.
Warehouse operative: uses measures and number skills for picking and packing.
Care assistant: records basic numerical information as part of daily duties.
Kitchen assistant: follows recipes and measures ingredients accurately.
Cleaner or facilities operative: reads rotas, timesheets, and basic instructions.
What you could study next
Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths: the next step up, building on what you've learned here.
Level 1 Functional Skills Maths: moves you closer to the GCSE maths alternative recognised by employers and colleges.
Level 2 Functional Skills Maths: the full GCSE maths equivalent, accepted by most employers when they ask for GCSE Maths or equivalent.
Vocational qualifications at Entry Level or Level 1 in areas such as retail, health and social care, or construction, which often sit alongside Functional Skills Maths.
