Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Clacton-on-Sea. Classes run at Nova Training Clacton on Sea, full-time during the day. You'll develop core maths skills and learn to apply them in everyday situations, from handling money to reading data. The course runs for 13 weeks. 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. 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 simple calculations.
You'll handle money and work out basic costs in everyday contexts.
You'll read and interpret simple charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll use measurements for length, weight, capacity, and time.
You'll apply maths skills to real situations, not just textbook exercises.
You'll build the foundations needed to progress to Entry Level 3 or Level 1 maths.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Nova Training Clacton on Sea, attending full-time during the day. Learning covers 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 pass the test to earn your Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 2).
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Nova Training Clacton on Sea will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: handles cash, change, and stock counts daily.
Warehouse operative: uses measurements and basic number work.
Care assistant: records observations and manages simple data.
Catering assistant: measures ingredients and handles orders.
Childcare worker: tracks attendance and uses basic numeracy.
Cleaning operative: follows instructions involving quantities and time.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry Level 3): the next step up, building on what you've learned here.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics at Level 1: moves you closer to a GCSE maths alternative that many employers accept.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics at Level 2: the recognised gcse maths equivalent, accepted by employers and colleges in place of a GCSE grade 4. Completing the entry level functional skills maths qualification puts you on the path toward Level 2.
