Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Colchester

CostFREE
Duration13 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Colchester. Classes run at Nova Training Colchester. You'll study maths in a classroom setting, five days a week during the day, over 13 weeks. The course covers both the core skills and how to apply maths in everyday situations and different contexts. It's an entry level functional skills maths course suited to anyone aged 16 to 18 who wants to develop their maths. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Entry Level 2 is the right starting point.

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 add, subtract, multiply, and divide using simple numbers.
  • You'll recognise and use common fractions and percentages in everyday situations.
  • You'll read and interpret simple charts, tables, and graphs.
  • You'll use basic measures such as length, weight, capacity, and time.
  • You'll apply maths skills to practical, real-life contexts.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Nova Training Colchester, attending full-time during the day. Teaching 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 certificate.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Nova Training Colchester 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: measures, counts, and records goods.
  • Care assistant: uses basic maths for medication and record-keeping.
  • Kitchen assistant: weighs and measures ingredients, manages timings.
  • Delivery driver's mate: reads schedules, counts parcels, logs deliveries.

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 learned here.
  • Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics Level 1: moves you toward the GCSE maths alternative that many employers recognise. Completing Level 1 opens the door to Level 2, which is the accepted GCSE maths equivalent for job applications and further study.

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