Free Entry Level Functional Skills Maths Course in Sunderland. Classes run at Uplift. Daytime sessions run part-time, so you can fit study around family, work, or other commitments. The course covers everyday number skills: working with whole numbers, simple fractions, measurements, and basic data. It runs over 5 days. There are no formal entry requirements. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Entry Level 2 is the right starting point for you. A free functional skills maths course for adults looking to build on the basics, with a clear route toward Entry Level 3 and beyond.
Who this course is for
Residents of Sunderland
Entry requirements
Nor formal entry requirements
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, including reading, writing, and ordering them.
You'll add and subtract using everyday contexts.
You'll recognise and use simple fractions.
You'll work with basic measurements, including length, weight, and time.
You'll read and interpret simple charts and tables.
You'll handle money in straightforward practical situations.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Uplift, with a tutor guiding you through each topic. Assessment is through a written test set by NOCN. You'll complete tasks that reflect everyday maths situations. Your tutor will prepare you for the test during the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Uplift will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Warehouse operative: basic maths used daily for stock and picking
Retail assistant: handling money, stock counts, and simple data
Care assistant: measuring, recording, and following written instructions
Cleaner or caretaker: reading schedules, measuring quantities
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 3): the next step up from Entry 2, covering slightly more complex number work.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics Level 1: builds toward the GCSE maths alternative that many employers accept.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics Level 2: the recognised gcse maths equivalent, accepted by employers and colleges in place of a GCSE grade 4 or above.
