Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Rotherham. Classes run at Morthyng Vocational College North Grove House. This entry level functional skills maths course runs full-time during the day and takes around 75 hours to complete. You'll work through number, calculation, and problem-solving skills in a classroom setting. Your starting point is assessed at the beginning, so the programme is planned around where you are now. A functional skills maths qualification at this level builds the foundation you need before progressing to Entry Level 3 or Level 1.
Who this course is for
16-19
What you will learn
You'll read, write, and compare whole numbers up to 1,000.
You'll add and subtract two-digit numbers.
You'll recognise and use simple fractions such as a half and a quarter.
You'll handle money, including giving change and working out totals.
You'll read and interpret simple charts, tables, and diagrams.
You'll tell the time and use simple measures of length, weight, and capacity.
You'll solve straightforward number problems in everyday contexts.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions with a tutor. Assessment for the NCFE Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 2) is through a written test. Your tutor will use an initial assessment at the start to confirm this is the right level for you and to plan your programme of study.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Morthyng Vocational College North Grove House 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 recording goods
Care assistant: following instructions involving numbers and measurements
Kitchen assistant: weighing ingredients and following recipes
Cleaner or caretaker: reading rotas, measuring cleaning products
Delivery driver's mate: counting and recording parcels
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry Level 3): the next step up, covering slightly more complex number and problem-solving skills.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Level 1): moves toward the standard employers and colleges often ask for.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Level 2): the recognised GCSE maths alternative accepted by most employers and colleges as a gcse maths equivalent.
