Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Sheffield. Daytime classes run at CTS Training. You'll work through number, calculation, and everyday maths at Entry Level 2, building toward the skills employers and further education ask for. The course runs over 100 hours of flexible daytime study. An initial assessment confirms Entry Level 2 is the right starting point and helps plan your learning. This is a recognised entry level functional skills maths qualification, sitting below the GCSE maths alternative offered at Level 2.
Who this course is for
16-19 or 19-24 with an Education, Health Care Plan
Entry requirements
***RECRUITING NOW for 2025/2026*** - Are you aged 16-19? Or 19-24 with an Education, Health Care Plan, have evidence that you legally reside in the UK, are you a school leaver who didnt quite get the grades when you left school at or before year 11 or sixth form or college? No matter how well you did prior, we can help you get where you want to be on a CTS Study Programme to help you gain the qualifications & confidence you may need for the future.
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, including counting, ordering, and simple calculations.
You'll add, subtract, multiply, and divide using straightforward methods.
You'll handle money and make sense of everyday amounts and prices.
You'll read and use simple charts, tables, and data.
You'll measure length, weight, capacity, and time in practical contexts.
You'll solve straightforward number problems using the information given.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at CTS Training with tutor-led sessions and guided practice. Assessment is through a City and Guilds set task completed under supervised conditions. You'll work through practical maths activities during your sessions, and your tutor will track your progress throughout the course before you sit the final assessment.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. CTS Training will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: handles cash, stock counts, and basic calculations
Warehouse operative: uses measuring, counting, and data recording
Care assistant: supports daily living tasks involving numbers and time
Kitchen assistant: follows recipes, measures ingredients, and manages quantities
Delivery driver's mate: reads schedules, counts items, and tracks loads
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 3): the next step up, covering slightly more complex number and data work.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics Level 1: moves you closer to the GCSE maths equivalent level and is often required for apprenticeships and further study.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics Level 2: the recognised GCSE maths alternative accepted by employers and colleges.
