Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Preston – Preston College

CostFREE
Duration60 hours
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Jun 2027
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

About this course

Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills Maths course in Preston. Classes run at Preston College during the day. You'll build core number skills including working with whole numbers, simple fractions, and basic calculations. The course takes around 12 hours in total, with flexible study to fit your schedule. An initial assessment helps confirm this is the right level for you and shapes how your learning is planned.

Who this course is for

This course is for those interested in gaining a qualification in Foundations for Learning and Life

What you will learn

  • You'll work with whole numbers, including reading, writing, and ordering them.
  • You'll add, subtract, multiply, and divide using simple numbers.
  • You'll recognise and use simple fractions and percentages.
  • You'll handle money and work out basic costs.
  • You'll read and interpret simple charts, tables, and graphs.
  • You'll use measurements for length, weight, capacity, and time.

How you will learn

You'll attend daytime classes at Preston College. Learning is classroom-based, with flexible study to suit your pace. Assessment for the Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 2) is through a written test set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. Your tutor will prepare you for the test during your sessions.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Preston College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Retail assistant: handling cash, change, and stock counts
  • Warehouse operative: measuring, counting, and checking quantities
  • Care assistant: recording basic figures and following instructions
  • Kitchen assistant: weighing ingredients and following simple recipes
  • Cleaner or caretaker: reading rotas and measuring supplies
  • Delivery driver's mate: checking quantities and reading simple data

What you could study next

Once you have your Entry Level 2 certificate, you can move on to the Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 3), then Level 1, and then Level 2. The Level 2 qualification is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent and is what many employers mean when they ask for GCSE maths or equivalent. Each step builds on the last, so your entry level functional skills maths qualification is a solid starting point.

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