Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Corby – Workpays Corby

CostFREE
Duration55 hours
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Corby. Classes run at Workpays Corby, with daytime sessions and flexible study to fit around you. This entry level functional skills maths course covers number, measure, and handling data in practical, everyday contexts. It builds the maths skills used in work and daily life. The course takes around 55 hours. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you.

Who this course is for

This course is designed for people looking to improve their maths skills and currently do not have a recognised qualification at Entry Level 3. It will also help to improve employability, communication and anaylsis skills, which are helpful in all areas.

Entry requirements

You do not currently hold any maths qualifications and have a desire to achieve a recognised qualification.

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 money in everyday situations.
  • You'll read and use basic measurements, such as length, weight, and time.
  • You'll interpret simple charts, tables, and data.
  • You'll solve straightforward maths problems in practical, real-life contexts.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Workpays Corby, with a tutor guiding you through each topic. Assessment is through a formal written test set by City and Guilds. You'll practise skills throughout the course before sitting the test. The flexible study pattern means sessions can be arranged around your availability during daytime hours.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Workpays Corby will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Warehouse operative: many roles ask for basic maths skills
  • Retail assistant: handling cash, stock counts, and pricing
  • Care assistant: recording measurements and following instructions
  • Kitchen assistant: weighing ingredients and following quantities
  • Delivery driver's mate: reading schedules and checking loads
  • Cleaner or facilities operative: measuring products and following instructions

What you could study next

Once you complete this qualification, the natural next step is Functional Skills Maths Entry Level 3, then Level 1, and on to Level 2. The Level 2 Functional Skills Maths Qualification is the recognised GCSE maths alternative that many employers and colleges ask for. Each level builds directly on the last, so this entry level functional skills maths qualification is the starting point for that journey.

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