Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Stanley. Classes run at DurhamLearn The Louisa Centre, part-time during the day. The course runs over 36 weeks, giving you time to work through the material at a manageable pace. You'll cover calculating, measuring, and working with fractions, decimals, and percentages. You'll also practise applying maths to everyday situations. This entry level functional skills maths course is a recognised step toward Level 1 and, eventually, a GCSE maths alternative at Level 2.
Who this course is for
Anyone wishing to boost their skills and gain a functional skills qualification
What you will learn
You'll calculate with whole numbers, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
You'll work with simple fractions, decimals, and percentages in everyday contexts.
You'll use measuring skills, including length, weight, capacity, and time.
You'll read and interpret simple data from charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll apply maths to practical, real-life situations such as money and shopping.
You'll develop accuracy and checking strategies for your calculations.
How you will learn
You'll attend face-to-face classroom sessions at DurhamLearn The Louisa Centre each week. Learning is focused on the skills most relevant to you. Assessment for the Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 2) includes a written test taken in person. You'll have an initial assessment before you start so the course can be matched to your current level.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. DurhamLearn The Louisa Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: many employers ask for maths at this level
Retail assistant: handling money, stock, and basic calculations
Warehouse operative: measuring, counting, and data entry tasks
Catering assistant: portion sizes, weights, and basic costing
Childcare worker: supporting numeracy activities with children
Cleaner or facilities operative: reading rotas, measuring products
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 3): the next step up from Entry 2, building on what you've covered here.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics Level 1: moves you toward the GCSE maths alternative at Level 2.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics Level 2: the qualification employers recognise as equivalent to a GCSE maths pass at grade 4 or above.
