Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Oldbury. Classes run at Nova Training Oldbury. This entry level functional skills maths course runs full-time during the day and takes 13 weeks to complete. You'll develop the maths skills needed to handle everyday situations, applying them across different real contexts. This course is open to learners aged 16 to 18. 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.
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 basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
You'll read and interpret simple charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll use maths to solve straightforward problems in everyday situations.
You'll work with money, time, and measurements in practical contexts.
You'll build the underpinning number skills needed to progress to Entry Level 3.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Nova Training Oldbury, with a mix of taught sessions and practice activities. Assessment is through a set task and a test, both set by City and Guilds. You'll apply your maths skills to realistic everyday situations as part of the assessment. Your tutor will guide you through the underpinning skills before you sit the assessment.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Nova Training Oldbury 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 accurately.
Care assistant: uses maths for medication records and timekeeping.
Kitchen assistant: follows recipes using weights and measures.
Cleaner or caretaker: reads rotas, measures cleaning products safely.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Maths Entry Level 3: the next step up from Entry Level 2, building on the skills you've gained.
Functional Skills Maths Level 1: moves you toward the GCSE maths alternative that many employers and colleges ask for.
Functional Skills Maths Level 2: the gcse maths equivalent recognised by employers and further education providers across the UK.
