Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Manchester. Classes run at Greenheys Adult Learning Centre, with daytime sessions that fit around other commitments. You'll build core number skills: working with whole numbers, handling money, reading simple charts, and solving everyday maths problems. The course runs over 40 weeks part-time. It's a free functional skills maths course for adults who want a recognised entry level functional skills maths qualification. If you're looking for a gcse maths alternative, this is a solid starting point. You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 2).
Who this course is for
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Entry requirements
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What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, including adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing.
You'll handle money and work out simple costs in everyday situations.
You'll read and interpret basic charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll use fractions and simple percentages in practical contexts.
You'll measure length, weight, capacity, and time.
You'll solve straightforward maths problems using more than one step.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Greenheys Adult Learning Centre, with a tutor guiding each session. Assessment is through a written test set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. You'll have an initial assessment before you start so the centre can confirm Entry Level 2 is the right level for you and plan your learning accordingly.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Greenheys Adult Learning Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: maths skills used daily at the till and in stock checks.
Warehouse operative: counting, measuring, and recording stock accurately.
Care assistant: handling medication counts and recording basic data.
Kitchen assistant: weighing ingredients and following portion guides.
Cleaner or caretaker: reading schedules, measuring cleaning products safely.
Factory or production operative: quality checks and basic measurements.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 3): the next step up, covering slightly more complex number work and problem-solving.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Level 1): moves you closer to GCSE-equivalent maths and opens more job and training doors.
Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English: pair your maths study with English to strengthen your overall skills profile.
