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Entry Level 2 Functional Skills Maths at West Suffolk College Sudbury Learning Centre

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Sudbury. Classes run at West Suffolk College Sudbury Learning Centre, with small class sizes and daytime attendance to fit around other commitments. You'll have an initial assessment before you start, so the centre can confirm this is the right level for you. This entry level functional skills maths course runs for 16 weeks term-time. It covers the core number, measure, and data skills used in everyday life and work. Functional Skills Level 2 is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent when employers ask for maths qualifications. Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 2).

Who this course is for

Functional Skills Maths at Sudbury is delivered over 16 weeks, the course is suitable for learners who do not hold a GCSE Grade C or 4 or above. Sudbury is a small, friendly centre with small class sizes and experienced and patient tutors.These courses are fully funded. Free to all adults over 19 years of age (as of 31st August) who do not currently hold a Functional Skills Level 2, or a GCSE grade 4/C and have lived in the UK/EEA for the past 3 years.Daytime and evening classesWe offer classes to suit those who prefer to study in-class on a weekly basis. These classes run for 16 weeks (term-time only) and each class is 3 hours in duration (with the examinations taking place at the end of the course).Maths classes run on a Monday as follows09:00-12:00 Functional Skills Level 1 and 213:00-16:00 Functional Skills Entry Levels 1,2 and 3 18:00-21:00 Functional Skills Level 1 and 2Please be aware that each level of Functional Skills qualification takes 16 weeks, for example, if you start on Entry Level 1, this will take 16 weeks to complete and you will then be invited to enrol onto Entry Level 2 which will run for a further 16 weeks.There are 2 intakes each year in September and February, therefore the maximum qualification that can be achieved is 2 levels per academic year.

Entry requirements

Before you enrol on the course, you will be invited into the centre to complete an initial assessment, this takes approximately 1 hour. Once the assessment is complete we will be able to advise you on the most appropriate class and level to start.We ask that before you enrol, you are confident that you can attend each week for 16 weeks (term time only) ensuring you benefit from maximum teaching and learning opportunities.Please be aware that you will be invited to a mandatory welcome meeting wit

What you will learn

  • You'll work with whole numbers, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
  • You'll handle simple fractions and recognise common fractions in everyday contexts.
  • You'll read and interpret straightforward data in tables, charts, and lists.
  • You'll use basic measures, including length, weight, capacity, and time.
  • You'll handle money, including giving change and calculating simple totals.
  • You'll solve straightforward problems using maths in everyday situations.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions with a tutor. Learning is practical and task-based, working through exercises that apply maths to real situations. Assessment is by a formal 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. West Suffolk College Sudbury Learning Centre 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 maths for medication records and timesheets.
  • Warehouse operative: measures, counts, and checks stock quantities.
  • Catering assistant: measures ingredients and calculates portions.
  • Childcare worker: tracks attendance, times, and basic records.
  • Office administrator: works with figures, invoices, and schedules.

What you could study next

Once you complete Entry Level 2, the natural next step is the Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths Qualification, then Level 1. From Level 1 you can progress to Functional Skills Maths Level 2, the recognised GCSE maths alternative that many employers and colleges require. Each level builds on the last, and your initial assessment at enrolment will confirm the right starting point.

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