Free Entry Level Functional Skills Maths Course in South Shields. Classes run at Horsley Hill Family Hub, part-time during the day. The course runs over 11 days, so it fits around other commitments. You'll work on everyday maths skills: numbers, measurements, and handling data. An initial assessment makes sure Entry Level 2 is the right starting point for you, and the centre will use it to plan your learning. This is a recognised entry level functional skills maths qualification, and a step toward Level 1 and Level 2 maths. NOCN Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 2) with certificate.
Who this course is for
Adults seeking to develop their maths knowledge and skills while gaining certification
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 shopping.
You'll recognise and use simple fractions.
You'll read and measure lengths, weights, and capacities using common units.
You'll tell the time and work with dates and calendars.
You'll read simple charts, tables, and diagrams.
You'll solve straightforward maths problems using the skills above.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Horsley Hill Family Hub, working through activities and exercises with a tutor. Assessment is through a written test set and marked by NOCN. You'll complete the test when your tutor confirms you're ready. There is no coursework portfolio for this qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Horsley Hill Family Hub will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: maths skills used daily at the till and in stock checks.
Warehouse operative: counting, measuring, and recording stock accurately.
Care assistant: handling medication counts and recording basic data.
Cleaner or caretaker: measuring cleaning products and managing schedules.
Kitchen assistant: weighing ingredients and following quantities in recipes.
Childminder or nursery assistant: supports applications and everyday number tasks.
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 Level 1: moves you toward the GCSE maths alternative that many employers accept.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics Level 2: the qualification recognised as equivalent to a GCSE maths pass, accepted by employers and colleges across the UK.
