Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Wolverhampton. Classes run at Nova Training Bushbury. This entry level functional skills maths course runs full-time during the day and takes 13 weeks to complete. You'll build the maths skills needed to apply numbers confidently in everyday and work situations. The course is open to learners aged 16 to 18. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Entry Level 2 is the right starting point, and the centre will use it to plan your learning.
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 add, subtract, multiply, and divide using straightforward methods.
You'll handle money and work out basic costs.
You'll read and use simple data, such as tables and charts.
You'll measure and compare lengths, weights, and times.
You'll apply maths skills to everyday situations, not just classroom exercises.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions at Nova Training Bushbury, 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'll need to show you can use maths skills in practical situations, not just recall facts.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Nova Training Bushbury will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: handles cash, stock counts, and basic calculations daily.
Warehouse operative: uses measuring, counting, and data recording.
Kitchen assistant: follows recipes, measures ingredients, and tracks quantities.
Care assistant: reads charts, records figures, and manages basic data.
Delivery driver's mate: tracks loads, counts items, and reads schedules.
Cleaner or facilities operative: measures products and follows timed schedules.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 3): the next step up, building on what you've covered at Entry Level 2.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics Level 1: moves toward the GCSE maths alternative that many employers recognise.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics Level 2: the qualification employers mean when they ask for a GCSE maths equivalent. Completing this entry level functional skills maths qualification puts you on the path to get there.
