Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Liverpool – The City of Liverpool College Clarence Street

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start8 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

About this course

Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Liverpool. Classes run at The City of Liverpool College Clarence Street, full-time during the day. This entry level functional skills maths course runs over one year and covers the core maths skills needed to progress to higher levels. It is a recognised functional skills maths qualification from Pearson Edexcel. If you are working toward a GCSE maths alternative or building toward Level 1 and Level 2, this is a solid starting point. You will have an initial assessment to confirm Entry Level 2 is the right level for you.

Who this course is for

This is for learners who wish to gain Functional Skills Maths Entry Level 2 (ESOL) 16-18

What you will learn

  • You'll work with whole numbers, including counting, ordering, and basic calculations.
  • You'll add, subtract, multiply, and divide using simple numbers.
  • You'll understand and use basic fractions in everyday contexts.
  • You'll read and interpret simple charts, tables, and graphs.
  • You'll handle money, including calculating change and simple totals.
  • You'll measure length, weight, capacity, and time using common units.
  • You'll solve straightforward maths problems set in everyday situations.

How you will learn

You will learn in a classroom at The City of Liverpool College Clarence Street, with daytime sessions across the year. Assessment is through a written exam set by Pearson Edexcel. Your tutor will work through topics with you in class, and you will practise applying maths to real everyday tasks to prepare for the assessment.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The City of Liverpool College Clarence Street will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant: handling payments and basic calculations at work.
  • Warehouse operative: measuring, counting stock, and reading labels.
  • Care assistant: recording basic information and following instructions.
  • Retail assistant: working with prices, change, and stock.
  • Catering assistant: measuring ingredients and following recipes.
  • Cleaner or facilities operative: following schedules and basic record-keeping.

What you could study next

  • Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 3): the next step up from Entry Level 2, covering slightly more complex number work and problem-solving.
  • Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Level 1): moves you closer to the GCSE maths equivalent level, useful for many job applications and further study.
  • Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Level 2): the recognised GCSE maths equivalent, accepted by employers and colleges across the UK.

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