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Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills Maths Online – Qdos Training

CostFREE
Duration2 months
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills Maths. Study online. You can work through the course at your own pace, fitting study around your other commitments. No prior qualifications are needed to enrol. The course covers everyday maths skills including numbers, measures, and handling data. It typically takes around 2 months to complete. This is a free functional skills maths course for adults aged 19 and above. Functional Skills Maths Entry Level 2 is a step toward Entry Level 3 and then Level 2, which is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent.

Who this course is for

This qualification is suitable for learners aged 19 and above.

Entry requirements

There are no specific recommended prior learning requirements for this qualification.

What you will learn

  • You'll work with whole numbers, including counting, ordering, and basic calculations.
  • You'll add and subtract using everyday contexts such as money and time.
  • You'll recognise and use simple fractions.
  • You'll read and interpret straightforward tables, charts, and diagrams.
  • You'll use basic measures including length, weight, capacity, and temperature.
  • You'll solve simple number problems using the information given.

How you will learn

You'll study online and complete a written assessment at the end of the course. The assessment is set and marked by City and Guilds. You'll have an initial assessment before you start so the right level is confirmed and your learning can be planned from there.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Qdos Training will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Warehouse operative: many roles ask for basic numeracy skills
  • Retail assistant: handling cash, stock counts, and pricing
  • Care assistant: recording measurements and following care plans
  • Kitchen assistant: weighing ingredients and following quantities
  • Cleaning operative: mixing products to correct ratios
  • Delivery driver's mate: checking quantities and completing paperwork

What you could study next

Once you've completed Entry Level 2, you can move on to an entry level functional skills maths qualification at Entry Level 3. After that, the natural next step is Functional Skills Maths Level 2, which is the GCSE maths alternative recognised by employers and colleges. Some learners then progress to GCSE Maths itself or use Level 2 as a gateway to vocational qualifications that require a maths pass at that level.

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