Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Hinckley
CostFREE
Duration55 hours
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
About this course
Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Hinckley. Classes run at Workpays Hinckley, with daytime sessions and flexible study to fit around your life. This entry level functional skills maths course is for adults who don't yet hold a recognised maths qualification. You'll build number skills, work with data, and apply maths to everyday situations. The course takes around 55 hours in total. It's a stepping stone toward Entry Level 3 and, further on, the Level 2 qualification that employers recognise as a GCSE maths alternative.
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 simple calculations.
You'll add, subtract, multiply, and divide using straightforward methods.
You'll handle money and work out basic costs.
You'll read and interpret simple charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll measure length, weight, capacity, and time using common units.
You'll apply maths to practical, everyday situations.
How you will learn
You'll attend daytime classes at Workpays Hinckley, working through topics with a tutor. Study is flexible, so the pace can be adjusted to suit you. Assessment is through a written test set by City and Guilds. You'll sit the test when you and your tutor agree you're ready.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Workpays Hinckley will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Warehouse operative: many roles ask for basic numeracy skills
Care assistant: handling medication records and daily logs
Retail assistant: working with prices, stock, and tills
Catering assistant: measuring ingredients and following recipes
Cleaner or facilities operative: reading schedules and recording hours
Factory or production operative: counting, measuring, and quality checks
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 3): the next step up, building on what you've learned here.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics at Level 1: moves you closer to the Level 2 functional skills maths qualification that employers recognise as a GCSE maths equivalent.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics at Level 2: the qualification employers mean when they ask for GCSE maths or equivalent.
