Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Kettering. Classes run at Tresham College Kettering Campus, full-time during the day. This entry level functional skills maths course runs for one year and covers the core number and maths skills that employers and further education providers look for. It sits below the GCSE maths equivalent level, so it's a solid starting point if you need to build from the foundations. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Entry Level 2 is the right level for you.
Who this course is for
Course Summary can be found on the course page of the website
Entry requirements
Entry requirements can be found on the course page of the website
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 basic fractions and recognise simple percentages.
You'll read and interpret simple charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll use basic measures including length, weight, capacity, and time.
You'll solve simple number problems set in everyday contexts.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Tresham College Kettering Campus, full-time during the day. Learning is hands-on and practical, working through maths tasks and problems with tutor support. Assessment is by a formal written test set by Pearson Edexcel. You'll need to pass the test to earn your certificate.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Tresham College Kettering Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: handles cash, stock counts, and basic calculations daily.
Warehouse operative: uses measures, quantities, and number skills on the job.
Care assistant: records figures and follows numerical instructions accurately.
Kitchen assistant: weighs ingredients and follows timed instructions.
Cleaner or caretaker: reads quantities on products and manages schedules.
What you could study next
Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths: the next step up, moving you closer to the GCSE maths alternative level.
Functional Skills Maths Level 1: builds on Entry Level 3 and prepares you for Level 2.
Functional Skills Maths Level 2: the qualification recognised as a GCSE maths equivalent by employers and colleges, and a requirement for many apprenticeships and further study routes.
