Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Willenhall. Classes run at Nova Training Willenhall (head Office). This entry level functional skills maths course runs full-time during the day and takes 13 weeks to complete. You'll develop core maths skills and practise applying them to everyday situations and different contexts. For those aged 16 to 18, it's a practical maths without exams route that builds toward a GCSE maths alternative at higher levels.
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 straightforward methods.
You'll handle money and make sense of simple financial information.
You'll read and use basic charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll measure length, weight, capacity, and time in everyday contexts.
You'll apply maths skills to real situations, not just written exercises.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Nova Training Willenhall (head Office), with a mix of taught sessions and practical tasks. Assessment for the City and Guilds Entry Level 2 Functional Skills Maths Qualification includes an on-screen or paper-based test. You'll also complete tasks that show you can apply maths in context. Your tutor will track your progress throughout the 13 weeks.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Nova Training Willenhall (head Office) will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: handles cash, stock counts, and basic calculations daily.
Warehouse operative: uses measurements, quantities, and picking accuracy.
Care assistant: records figures, measures, and follows written instructions.
Catering assistant: works with weights, portions, and food quantities.
Cleaning operative: follows instructions involving amounts and timings.
Apprentice in any trade: most apprenticeships require a maths foundation.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Maths Entry Level 3: the next step up from Entry Level 2, covering more complex number work and problem-solving.
Functional Skills Maths Level 1: moves toward the GCSE maths alternative level, accepted by many employers and colleges.
Functional Skills Maths Level 2: the recognised GCSE maths equivalent, often required for further training, apprenticeships, and employment.
