Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Kidderminster. Classes run at Nova Training Kidderminster, full-time during the day. You'll build maths skills and learn to apply them in everyday situations, from work to daily life. The course runs for 13 weeks. Entry is open to learners aged 16 to 18; you'll have an initial assessment to confirm Entry Level 2 is the right starting point. A functional skills maths course like this is a recognised GCSE maths alternative for those who want a qualification without sitting traditional exams.
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 understand basic budgeting in practical contexts.
You'll read and interpret simple charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll use basic measures, including length, weight, and time.
You'll apply maths skills to real everyday situations, not just abstract problems.
You'll develop the underpinning number skills needed to progress to higher maths levels.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Nova Training Kidderminster, full-time during the day. Learning combines skills practice with applying maths to different contexts. Assessment for the City and Guilds Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 2) includes an on-screen or paper-based test. Your tutor will track your progress throughout the 13 weeks to prepare you for the final assessment.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Nova Training Kidderminster will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: basic maths used daily at the till
Warehouse operative: counting, measuring, and stock checks
Care assistant: recording observations and handling medication counts
Catering assistant: portion sizes, weights, and basic costing
Apprentice in any trade: maths is required across most apprenticeship frameworks
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 3): the next step up, building on Entry Level 2 skills.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics Level 1: moves toward GCSE-equivalent maths and opens more job and training routes.
Functional Skills Qualification in English (Entry 2 or above): many learners take maths and English together to strengthen both.
