Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Southampton. Classes run at Itchen College, with daytime sessions designed to fit around other commitments. You'll work on the maths skills used in everyday life and work, covering number, measures, and handling data. The course runs part-time over one year. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Entry Level 2 is the right starting point, and the college will use it to plan your learning. This entry level functional skills maths course is open to adults aged 19 and over.
Who this course is for
19+
Entry requirements
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What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, including counting, ordering, and simple calculations.
You'll add, subtract, multiply, and divide in practical, everyday contexts.
You'll handle money, including working out change and simple totals.
You'll read and use simple measurements for length, weight, capacity, and time.
You'll interpret straightforward data presented in tables, charts, and lists.
You'll solve simple maths problems relevant to daily life and work.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Itchen College, working through tasks and activities with a tutor. Assessment is through a written test set and marked by City and Guilds. You'll also complete a portfolio of work showing your skills in context. Your tutor will prepare you for the test throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Itchen College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: basic maths is used daily at the till and in stock tasks.
Care assistant: numeracy supports medication records and care documentation.
Warehouse operative: counting, measuring, and data handling are part of the role.
Catering assistant: portion sizes, weights, and temperatures require number skills.
Cleaner or facilities operative: reading schedules and quantities is part of the job.
Childcare worker: supporting children with early numeracy requires your own confidence with numbers.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Maths Entry Level 3: the next step up, building on what you've learned here.
Functional Skills Maths Level 1: moves toward the GCSE maths alternative that many employers recognise.
Functional Skills Maths Level 2: the gcse maths equivalent accepted by employers and colleges when they ask for GCSE grade 4 or above. Completing the full functional skills maths qualification at Level 2 opens doors to apprenticeships, further training, and a wide range of jobs.
