Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills Maths course in Sheffield. Classes run at Landmarks Specialist College, full-time during the day, with a mix of online study and time at the centre. There are no entry requirements and no formal age restrictions. You'll build on number skills, measures, and handling data over the course of a year. This entry level functional skills maths course is a step toward Level 1 and, eventually, the Level 2 qualification that employers recognise as a GCSE maths alternative.
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 work with whole numbers, including counting, ordering, and simple calculations.
You'll add, subtract, multiply, and divide using everyday contexts.
You'll handle money, including giving change and working out simple totals.
You'll read and interpret simple charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll use basic measures such as length, weight, and time.
You'll solve straightforward number problems in real everyday situations.
How you will learn
You'll study through a blend of classroom sessions at Landmarks Specialist College and online learning you can complete in your own time. Assessment is by a written test set and marked by City and Guilds. There are no coursework portfolios for this qualification. The test covers the skills taught on the course, and you'll sit it when you and the centre agree you're ready.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Landmarks Specialist College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Warehouse operative: many roles require basic number skills for stock and picking
Retail assistant: handling cash, pricing, and stock counts
Care assistant: recording measurements and following care plans
Kitchen assistant: weighing ingredients and following portion guides
Cleaning operative: mixing products to correct ratios
Delivery driver's assistant: reading schedules and counting items
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 3): the next step up, building on Entry 2 skills before moving toward Level 1.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Level 1): a stronger foundation for work and further study, and a step toward the Level 2 qualification that employers often ask for as a GCSE maths alternative.
Functional Skills Qualification in English (Entry 2 or Entry 3): pair maths with English to strengthen your overall employability.
