Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Ealing. Classes run at Global Skills Training Centre, with daytime sessions across around 55 hours of flexible study. This entry level functional skills maths course is designed for people with little or no previous maths experience. You'll develop skills in using numbers, carrying out calculations, and interpreting results. An initial assessment confirms this is the right level for you and helps plan your learning.
Who this course is for
This qualification is designed for learners who have little or no previous experience of maths and are designed to help them develop basic skills in using numbers, carrying out calculations, and interpreting results.
Entry requirements
Proof of id, proof of residence, proof of address, proof of employment, if self-employed then a completed yearly tax return form, proof of unemployment, basic understanding of computers and Microsoft required, English and Maths initial assessments
What you will learn
You'll recognise and use whole numbers in everyday contexts.
You'll add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers.
You'll work with simple fractions and understand what they mean.
You'll read and interpret basic data, such as tables and charts.
You'll use money and measures in practical, real-world situations.
You'll check your answers and explain your reasoning clearly.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Global Skills Training Centre, with flexible daytime attendance. Learning is practical and task-based, building your skills through exercises and worked examples. Assessment is through a written test set and marked by City and Guilds. You'll complete the test when your tutor confirms you're ready.
What you will need to bring
You'll need to bring proof of ID, proof of address, and proof of residence. Depending on your situation, you may also need proof of employment, a completed yearly tax return if you're self-employed, or proof of unemployment. A basic understanding of computers and Microsoft applications is required. Global Skills Training Centre 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, weighs, and records goods accurately.
Care assistant: uses numbers for medication records and timesheets.
Catering assistant: measures ingredients and manages portion sizes.
Cleaner or facilities operative: reads schedules and records hours worked.
Administrator: uses basic calculations in everyday office tasks.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 3): the next step up, building on what you've learned here.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics Level 1: moves you toward the GCSE maths alternative that many employers recognise.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics Level 2: the qualification employers mean when they ask for GCSE maths or equivalent. Completing Entry 2 puts you on the path toward it.
