Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Middlesbrough – St Marys Centre

CostFREE
Duration3 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Middlesbrough. Classes run at St Marys Centre during the daytime. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you, and the centre will use it to plan your learning. The course covers everyday maths skills including number, measure, and handling data. It typically takes 3 weeks. An entry level functional skills maths course like this adds a recognised maths qualification to your CV and can be a stepping stone to higher-level study.

Who this course is for

Anyone looking to improve their Maths skills and/or gain a qualification to add to their CV.

What you will learn

  • You'll work with whole numbers, including counting, ordering, and simple calculations.
  • You'll add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers.
  • You'll understand and use simple fractions and percentages in everyday contexts.
  • You'll read and use common units of measure, such as length, weight, and time.
  • You'll handle money and work out basic costs.
  • You'll read and interpret simple charts, tables, and graphs.
  • You'll solve straightforward maths problems using the skills above.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at St Marys Centre, with a tutor guiding you through each topic. Assessment is through a formal test set by City and Guilds. You'll complete the test when your tutor confirms you're ready. The flexible study mode means the pace can be adjusted to suit you within the 3-week course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. St Marys Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Warehouse operative: many roles ask for a basic maths qualification
  • Retail assistant: handles cash, stock counts, and pricing
  • Care assistant: records and measures are part of daily tasks
  • Catering assistant: portion sizes, weights, and till work
  • Cleaner or facilities operative: reading rotas and measuring supplies
  • Delivery driver's mate: checking quantities and paperwork

What you could study next

Once you have Entry Level 2, you can move up to the Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths Qualification, then on to the Level 1 and Level 2 Functional Skills Maths Qualifications. Level 2 is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent and is what many employers and colleges ask for. Each step builds on the last, so your Entry Level 2 certificate is a solid foundation.

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