Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Birkenhead. Classes run at Morthyng Vocational College Birkenhead. This entry level functional skills maths course runs full-time during the day and takes around 75 hours to complete. You'll work on everyday number skills: reading and using numbers, handling money, measuring, and working with simple data. An entry level functional skills maths qualification is a recognised step toward Level 1 and Level 2 maths, and a practical gcse maths alternative for those building confidence with numbers before progressing further.
Who this course is for
16-19
What you will learn
You'll read, write, and order whole numbers up to 1,000.
You'll add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers.
You'll work with money, including giving change and calculating costs.
You'll use simple fractions such as halves and quarters.
You'll read and use measurements including length, weight, and capacity.
You'll read information from simple charts, tables, and diagrams.
You'll tell the time and use dates in everyday contexts.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Morthyng Vocational College Birkenhead. Teaching uses practical, everyday tasks to build your number skills. Assessment is through a set task and an on-screen or paper-based test set by NCFE. You'll need to pass both components to earn your certificate.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Morthyng Vocational College Birkenhead will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: handles cash, stock counts, and pricing daily.
Warehouse operative: uses measurements, quantities, and delivery records.
Care assistant: records observations and manages basic calculations.
Catering assistant: measures ingredients and manages portion sizes.
Cleaning operative: follows schedules and measures cleaning products.
Childcare worker: supports early years activities involving numbers.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Maths Level 1: the next step up, covering more complex number work and problem-solving.
Functional Skills Maths Level 2: the recognised GCSE maths equivalent, accepted by employers and colleges as proof of maths ability.
GCSE Maths: available at some centres if you want a traditional qualification route after completing Functional Skills.
