Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Liverpool. Classes run at Greenbank College. You'll start with a diagnostic assessment to confirm this is the right level for your current skills. The course covers core maths skills including working with numbers, measures, and simple data. It runs full-time during the day and typically takes one year. This course is open to people aged 16 to 18, or up to 24 for those with an Education, Health and Care Plan.
Who this course is for
People aged 16 18 or up to 24 who declare a disability and have an EHC Plan.
Entry requirements
To start on this course you need to show at initial assessment that this is a suitable level for your current skills. You will be asked to complete a diagnostic assessment to confirm that this is the correct level.
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
You'll handle simple fractions and recognise common fractions in everyday contexts.
You'll use basic measures such as length, weight, capacity, and time.
You'll read and interpret simple charts, tables, and diagrams.
You'll solve straightforward number problems in everyday situations.
You'll use money in practical contexts, including giving change and calculating costs.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Greenbank College, with daytime attendance. Assessment is through a written on-screen or paper-based test set by Pearson Edexcel. Before the test, you'll complete a diagnostic assessment to confirm the level is right for you. Your tutor will track your progress throughout the course to prepare you for the final assessment.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Greenbank College 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, quantities, and stock records.
Kitchen assistant: follows recipes, measures ingredients, and manages portions.
Care assistant: records observations and uses basic numeracy in daily tasks.
Cleaner or facilities operative: manages time, quantities, and simple schedules.
Childcare assistant: supports early years activities involving numbers and shapes.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 3): the next step up, building on Entry 2 skills before moving toward Level 1.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics at Level 1: a stronger foundation for employment and further study.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics at Level 2: the recognised GCSE maths alternative accepted by many employers and colleges. This is the entry level functional skills maths qualification route that leads to a full GCSE maths equivalent.
