Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Birmingham. Classes run at Nova Training Birmingham, full-time during the day. You'll develop maths skills and learn to apply them in everyday situations and different contexts. The course runs for 13 weeks. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Entry Level 2 is the right starting point for you. This entry level functional skills maths course is open to learners aged 16 to 18.
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 basic calculations.
You'll handle simple money and measure amounts in everyday situations.
You'll read and interpret straightforward charts, tables, and data.
You'll apply maths skills to practical, real-life contexts.
You'll build the underpinning knowledge needed to progress to Entry Level 3 maths.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Nova Training Birmingham, with full-time daytime sessions across 13 weeks. Teaching covers both the core maths skills and how to use them in context. Assessment is through a formal test set by City and Guilds. Your tutor will prepare you for the test throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Nova Training Birmingham 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 checking on the job.
Care assistant: applies numeracy in medication records and daily care tasks.
Catering assistant: measures ingredients and manages portion and stock figures.
Hospitality worker: handles orders, payments, and basic till work.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 3): the next step up from Entry Level 2, building on what you've covered here.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics Level 1: moves toward the GCSE maths equivalent level, strengthening your options for employment and further study.
Functional Skills Qualification in English (Entry 2 or Entry 3): develop your English alongside your maths at a matching level.
