Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Peterborough. Classes run at TCHC Fengate Peterborough GAPS Centre. This entry level functional skills maths course covers three areas: using numbers and the number system, working with measures, shape and space, and handling data. You'll also get support with everyday budgeting. The course runs full-time during the day and takes around 55 hours to complete. Assessment includes a calculator and a non-calculator exam. To enrol, you must already be studying a vocational qualification at one of the GAPS centres.
Who this course is for
Young people aged 16-18 (and 16-24 with an EHCP) who would like to gain a qualification in Functional Skills Maths.
What you will learn
You'll work with numbers and the number system, including counting, ordering, and basic calculations.
You'll use common measures such as length, weight, capacity, and time.
You'll explore shape and space in practical contexts.
You'll handle and interpret simple data and information.
You'll apply maths to everyday budgeting and cost-of-living situations.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at TCHC Fengate Peterborough GAPS Centre during daytime sessions. Assessment is by two exams: one where you can use a calculator and one where you cannot. Both are set by NCFE.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. TCHC Fengate Peterborough GAPS Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: handles cash, change, and stock counts daily.
Warehouse operative: measures, weighs, and records goods accurately.
Care assistant: uses numbers for medication records and timesheets.
Catering assistant: measures ingredients and manages portion sizes.
Childcare worker: tracks attendance and uses basic data records.
Construction labourer: reads measurements and follows site calculations.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 3): the next step up from Entry 2, building on the same three topic areas.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Level 1): moves you toward the GCSE maths alternative that many employers recognise.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Level 2): the qualification employers accept as a GCSE maths equivalent, often required for further training and apprenticeships.
