Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Ipswich. Classes run at Suffolk New College, part-time during the day, so you can fit study around other commitments. This entry level functional skills maths course covers everyday number skills: working with whole numbers, fractions, money, and simple measurements. The course typically takes one year part-time. You must be aged 19 or over and complete a short screening assessment before you start. This confirms Entry Level 2 is the right starting point for you.
Who this course is for
Please see view the course at http://www.suffolk.ac.uk/courses
Entry requirements
You must be aged 19+ and successfully complete a screening assessment, which will be outlined via email upon application.
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, including counting, ordering, and simple calculations.
You'll add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers.
You'll handle money, including giving change and working out simple totals.
You'll read and use simple fractions in everyday contexts.
You'll measure length, weight, capacity, and time using common units.
You'll read and interpret simple charts, tables, and diagrams.
You'll solve straightforward number problems in real everyday situations.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Suffolk New College, with a tutor guiding each session. Assessment is through a written test set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. Before the final test, you'll complete practice tasks to build familiarity with the format. Classes are part-time and run during the day.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Suffolk New College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: many employers ask for a maths qualification at this level
Retail assistant: handling cash, stock counts, and basic calculations
Warehouse operative: measuring, counting, and checking quantities
Catering assistant: weighing ingredients and managing simple orders
Childcare worker: supporting early years settings that require basic numeracy
Cleaning operative: reading labels, measuring products, following schedules
What you could study next
Once you complete this entry level functional skills maths qualification, you can move on to:
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: a stronger foundation for work and further study, and a step toward the Level 2 qualification that employers recognise as a GCSE maths alternative.
