Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Stockport. Classes run at Stockport Continuing Education Service, part-time during the day. The course runs over 9 months, giving you time to build at a manageable pace. You'll work with numbers, measurements, and everyday maths used in work and daily life. An initial assessment confirms Entry Level 2 is the right starting point for you. This entry level functional skills maths course is a step toward Level 1 and, eventually, a GCSE maths alternative at Level 2.
Who this course is for
Available to all at Entry 2 Level
Entry requirements
Assessment required
What you will learn
You'll read, write, and compare whole numbers up to 100.
You'll add and subtract two-digit numbers.
You'll recognise and use simple fractions such as a half and a quarter.
You'll handle money, including giving change and calculating costs.
You'll read and measure using common units such as centimetres, grams, and litres.
You'll tell the time and use simple timetables.
You'll read and interpret straightforward charts, tables, and diagrams.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Stockport Continuing Education Service, with a tutor guiding each session. Learning is practical and task-based, using everyday contexts. Assessment is through a formal City and Guilds test. Your tutor will prepare you for it throughout the course. The initial assessment at the start helps confirm the right level and shapes your learning plan.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Stockport Continuing Education Service will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: handles cash, stock counts, and pricing daily.
Care assistant: uses measurements, records, and basic calculations.
Warehouse operative: works with quantities, weights, and delivery notes.
Kitchen assistant: measures ingredients and follows portion guides.
Cleaner or caretaker: reads instructions, measures products, manages time.
Childminder or nursery assistant: uses numbers in daily routines and records.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Maths Level 1: the next step up from Entry Level 2, covering more complex calculations and problem-solving.
Functional Skills Maths Level 2: the recognised GCSE maths alternative. Many employers and colleges accept it in place of a GCSE grade 4 or above.
GCSE Maths: available at some centres if you want a traditional GCSE qualification after reaching Level 2.
