Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Rotherham. Classes run at Rotherham College, full-time during the day. This entry level functional skills maths course runs for one year and builds the everyday number skills used in work and daily life. It suits anyone looking to develop their maths before moving toward a GCSE maths alternative at a higher level. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Entry Level 2 is the right starting point, and the college will use it to plan your learning.
Who this course is for
The course is designed for entrants to roles in which they want to develop their skills, progression and/or career opportunities. Please see the RNN Group course website for further information and advice.
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, including counting, ordering, and simple calculations.
You'll add, subtract, multiply, and divide using straightforward methods.
You'll handle money, including giving change and working out simple totals.
You'll read and use basic information from charts, tables, and lists.
You'll measure length, weight, capacity, and time in everyday contexts.
You'll recognise and work with simple shapes and understand basic space and position.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Rotherham College, with daytime sessions across the year. Learning is hands-on and practical, focused on everyday maths tasks. Assessment is through a written test set by City and Guilds. You'll need to pass the test to earn your certificate. Your tutor will prepare you for it throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Rotherham College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Warehouse operative: basic maths used daily for stock and picking
Retail assistant: handling money, stock counts, and simple records
Care assistant: measuring, recording, and following written instructions
Kitchen assistant: weighing ingredients and following basic recipes
Cleaner or caretaker: reading rotas, measuring products, managing time
Factory or production operative: counting, checking, and recording output
What you could study next
Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths: the next step up, building on what you've covered here.
Functional Skills Maths Level 1: moves you closer to the GCSE maths equivalent standard, recognised by many employers.
Functional Skills Maths Level 2: the recognised GCSE maths alternative. Many jobs and further training courses ask for this level as a minimum.
