Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Andover. Classes run at Sparsholt College Andover Campus, full-time during the day. This entry level functional skills maths course runs for 136 hours and covers the core number and maths skills used in everyday life and work. It suits anyone who wants to build a solid foundation before moving on to a higher level functional skills maths qualification. Employers and colleges recognise it as a step toward the GCSE maths equivalent at Level 2. You'll sit an assessment at the end.
Who this course is for
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Entry requirements
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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 understand simple fractions and recognise how they appear in everyday situations.
You'll read and interpret basic charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll use simple measures, including length, weight, capacity, and time.
You'll handle money and work out straightforward costs and change.
You'll solve practical maths problems set in real everyday contexts.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Sparsholt College Andover Campus, with a tutor guiding each session. Learning is practical and activity-based, working through problems individually and sometimes in small groups. Assessment is by a written test set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. You'll take the test when your tutor confirms you're ready.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Sparsholt College Andover Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: handles cash, stock counts, and basic figures daily.
Warehouse operative: uses measures, quantities, and picking accuracy.
Care assistant: records numbers, measures, and medication amounts.
Kitchen assistant: weighs ingredients and follows timed instructions.
Cleaner or caretaker: reads schedules, measures, and supply quantities.
Delivery driver's mate: counts loads and checks delivery notes.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 3): the next step up, covering slightly more complex number and problem-solving skills.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Level 1): moves you closer to the GCSE maths alternative recognised by most employers.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Level 2): the full GCSE maths equivalent, accepted by employers and colleges across the UK.
