Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Walsall. Classes run at Nova Training Bloxwich. This entry level functional skills maths course runs full-time during the day and takes 13 weeks to complete. You'll develop core maths skills and learn to apply them in everyday situations and different contexts. It's open to learners aged 16 to 18. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Entry Level 2 is the right starting point for you. From there, the centre will plan your learning. A useful step if you're working toward a GCSE maths alternative or building toward a higher functional skills maths qualification.
Who this course is for
The Functional Skills qualification is intended for anyone wishing to develop their maths and English.
You will focus on both the underpinning skills as well as the ability to apply maths and English to different contexts.
Entry requirements
Must be aged 16 to 18
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, including counting, ordering, and simple calculations.
You'll handle money and understand basic budgeting in everyday situations.
You'll read and interpret simple charts, tables, and data.
You'll use basic measures such as length, weight, and time.
You'll apply maths to practical, real-life contexts rather than just abstract problems.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Nova Training Bloxwich, with tutor-led sessions covering both the underpinning maths skills and how to apply them in different contexts. Assessment is through a formal test set by City and Guilds. You must pass both a skills check and the test to earn the qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Nova Training Bloxwich 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.
Warehouse operative: counting, measuring, and checking quantities are core to the role.
Care assistant: numeracy supports medication handling and record-keeping.
Catering assistant: portion sizes, weights, and temperatures all require basic maths.
Apprentice in any trade: most apprenticeships require a maths qualification at entry level or above.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 3): the next step up, covering slightly more complex number work and problem-solving.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Level 1): moves toward the standard many employers and colleges ask for.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Level 2): the recognised GCSE maths equivalent, accepted by most employers and further education providers in place of a GCSE grade 4.
