Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in West Bromwich. Classes run at Nova Training West Bromwich. You'll work on applying maths to everyday situations, building the underpinning skills needed to progress to higher levels. The course runs full-time during the day and typically takes 13 weeks. This entry level functional skills maths 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 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 use whole numbers to carry out addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
You'll work with simple fractions and recognise common fractions in everyday contexts.
You'll read and interpret straightforward charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll use basic measures including length, weight, capacity, and time.
You'll handle money and work out simple costs and change.
You'll apply maths skills to real everyday situations and problems.
How you will learn
You'll attend classroom-based sessions during the day at Nova Training West Bromwich. Learning covers both the underpinning maths skills and how to apply them in different contexts. Assessment is through a written test set and marked by City and Guilds. Your tutor will use an initial assessment to plan your learning and track your progress throughout the 13 weeks.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Nova Training West Bromwich will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: handling money and stock counts daily
Warehouse operative: measuring, counting, and recording goods
Care assistant: recording observations and basic calculations
Catering assistant: weighing ingredients and managing portions
Childcare worker: tracking attendance and simple records
Delivery driver's mate: reading schedules and checking quantities
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 3): the next step up, moving toward the GCSE maths alternative that many employers recognise.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Level 1): builds further toward Level 2, which is the recognised equivalent to a GCSE maths pass.
Functional Skills Qualification in English (Entry 2): develop your English alongside your maths at the same level.
