Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Mansfield. Classes run at Landmarks The Archer, full-time during the day, with a mix of online study and time at the centre. This free functional skills maths course takes around one year to complete. There are no entry requirements and no formal age restrictions. You'll build number skills, work with everyday maths, and gain a recognised entry level functional skills maths qualification. It's a practical gcse maths alternative for anyone who wants to strengthen their maths.
Who this course is for
These qualifications are for learners of all ages. They are suitable for adults and young people across a wide range of settings. Note these qualifications are only available to centres and learners in England.
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements for these qualifications and no formal age restrictions.
What you will learn
You'll read, write, and order whole numbers up to 100.
You'll add and subtract two-digit numbers in everyday contexts.
You'll recognise and use simple fractions such as a half and a quarter.
You'll handle money: work out totals, change, and simple prices.
You'll read and use basic measures including length, weight, and time.
You'll interpret simple charts, tables, and diagrams.
You'll solve straightforward number problems using information given to you.
How you will learn
Learning is blended: you'll study online in your own time and attend daytime classes at Landmarks The Archer in Mansfield. Assessment is through a set task and a written test. Both are set and marked externally by City and Guilds. Your tutor will track your progress throughout and help you prepare for each assessment.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Landmarks The Archer will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: handling cash, stock counts, and basic calculations.
Warehouse operative: measuring, counting, and checking quantities.
Care assistant: recording observations and following care plans with numbers.
Kitchen assistant: weighing ingredients and following basic recipes.
Cleaner or caretaker: reading schedules and measuring cleaning products.
Childcare worker: supporting daily routines that involve counting and time.
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 GCSE maths alternative that many employers and colleges accept. A functional skills maths qualification at Level 1 opens doors to further training.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Level 2): the recognised GCSE maths equivalent, accepted by most employers and colleges.
