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Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Coventry – Southfields Adult Education Centre – Evening

CostFREE
Duration85 hours
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Coventry. Evening classes run at Southfields Adult Education Centre, so you can fit study around work or other commitments. You'll cover number, calculation, and everyday maths at Entry Level 2. The course runs over 85 hours part-time. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you; the centre will use it to plan your learning. A free functional skills maths course for adults who want a recognised entry level functional skills maths qualification.

Who this course is for

Courses run on various days, times and venues in Coventry. Some courses may also be offered online. For more detailed information regarding courses please visit our website: http//www.coventry.gov.uk/adulted from 01/08/2022 or select the "Go to course" option below.

What you will learn

  • You'll read, write, and compare whole numbers and simple fractions.
  • You'll add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers.
  • You'll work with money, including giving change and calculating costs.
  • You'll read and use simple timetables, charts, and tables.
  • You'll measure length, weight, capacity, and temperature using common units.
  • You'll tell the time and use dates in everyday situations.

How you will learn

Classes are classroom based at Southfields Adult Education Centre. You'll learn through tutor-led sessions, group activities, and practice exercises. Assessment is by a written test set and marked by City and Guilds. You'll need to pass the test to earn your certificate. Your tutor will prepare you for the test throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Southfields Adult Education Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Warehouse operative: many roles require basic maths for stock and picking.
  • Care assistant: handling medication records and daily logs needs number skills.
  • Retail assistant: cash handling and stock counting use everyday maths.
  • Catering assistant: measuring ingredients and portion sizes.
  • Childcare worker: recording observations and following routines.
  • Cleaner or facilities operative: reading schedules and measuring products.

What you could study next

Once you complete Entry Level 2, you can move on to the Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 3), then Level 1, and then Level 2. Level 2 is the recognised GCSE maths alternative accepted by employers and colleges. Each step builds on the last, and your initial assessment at each stage will confirm the right level for you.

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