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Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Barnsley – Barnsley Adult Skills And Community Learning at Hoyland Library

CostFREE
Duration36 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Barnsley. Classes run at Barnsley Adult Skills And Community Learning at Hoyland Library, with daytime sessions across 36 weeks part-time. This is a manageable pace that works well alongside other commitments. You'll build practical maths skills for everyday life and work, covering number, measures, and handling data at Entry Level 2. Before you start, you'll have a guidance session to confirm this is the right level for you.

Who this course is for

Anyone. Please contact us for more information.

Entry requirements

An information, adivce and guidance session will be required. Please contact us for more information.

What you will learn

  • You'll work with whole numbers, including counting, ordering, and simple calculations.
  • You'll add and subtract using everyday contexts such as money and time.
  • You'll recognise and use simple fractions and understand basic percentages.
  • You'll read and interpret straightforward tables, charts, and graphs.
  • You'll use measures including length, weight, capacity, and temperature.
  • You'll apply maths to practical, real-life situations such as shopping, travel, and schedules.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions with a tutor. Assessment for Functional Skills Entry Level 2 is through a written test set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. Your tutor will prepare you throughout the course so you know what to expect. There is no coursework portfolio at this level.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Barnsley Adult Skills And Community Learning at Hoyland Library will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: many employers ask for basic maths skills
  • Retail assistant: handling money, stock, and simple calculations
  • Warehouse operative: measuring, counting, and data entry tasks
  • Catering assistant: weighing, portioning, and reading orders
  • Cleaner or facilities operative: following instructions involving quantities and time
  • Childcare helper or nursery assistant: supporting numeracy activities with children

What you could study next

Once you complete Entry Level 2, you can move on to the Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 3), then Level 1, and eventually Level 2. Functional Skills Maths Level 2 is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent that employers and colleges ask for. Each step builds on the last, so you progress at a pace that suits you.

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