Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Manchester. Classes run at Longsight Library & Learning Centre, part-time during the day. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you. The course covers everyday number skills: working with whole numbers, fractions, money, and simple measurements. It runs over 40 weeks at a manageable pace, which suits anyone balancing study with other commitments. This entry level functional skills maths course is a step toward Level 1 and, eventually, a functional skills maths qualification at Level 2, the recognised GCSE maths alternative for employment and further study.
Who this course is for
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Entry requirements
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What you will learn
You'll read, write, and compare whole numbers up to 100.
You'll add and subtract using whole numbers in everyday situations.
You'll work with simple fractions such as a half and a quarter.
You'll handle money, including giving and receiving change.
You'll read and use simple measurements of length, weight, and capacity.
You'll interpret basic data from tables, lists, and simple charts.
You'll solve straightforward number problems in real contexts.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Longsight Library & Learning Centre, with a tutor guiding you through each topic. Assessment is through a written test set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. Your tutor will prepare you for the test throughout the course and let you know when you're ready to sit it.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Longsight Library & Learning Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: handling cash and stock counts daily
Warehouse operative: measuring, weighing, and recording goods
Care assistant: following instructions involving numbers and dosages
Catering assistant: weighing ingredients and managing simple orders
Cleaner or facilities operative: reading schedules and measuring supplies
Childcare worker: supporting numeracy activities with young children
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 3): the next step up, covering slightly more complex number work before Level 1.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Level 1): builds toward the Level 2 qualification that employers and colleges recognise as a GCSE maths alternative.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Level 2): the qualification employers mean when they ask for GCSE maths or equivalent.
