Free Entry Level Functional Skills Maths Course in Eastleigh. Classes run at Skills 2 Achieve Eastleigh, part-time during the day, making it manageable alongside other commitments. You'll work through number, calculation, and problem-solving at Entry Level 2, applying maths to everyday situations. The course typically takes 6 months part-time. There are no formal entry requirements. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you. A solid entry level functional skills maths qualification, and a recognised step toward further maths study.
Who this course is for
This course is for young people aged 16-19 (or 24 with an EHCP) who would like to improve their maths skills perhaps to get a job or begin a course or training. It will help you to build your confidence dealing with numbers and you'll be able to demonstrate a sound grasp of the underpinning and basics of maths skills, and the ability to apply mathematical thinking to solve simple problems in familiar situations Functional Skills maths courses are included in all school leaver study programmes for anyone who hasn’t yet achieved grade 5 or above at GCSE. It's taken as part of our study programme which includes employability skills and the opportunity to participate in work experience and community projects.
If College or school isn’t for you then our study programme may be the right environment for you to gain these valuable skills to enable you to move forward.
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements. You will have an initial assessment to establish which Functional Skills level of entry is right for you.
You'll have a discussion with one of our Skills2Achieve tutors about your hobbies and interests and your career and study goals.
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, including counting, ordering, and place value.
You'll add, subtract, multiply, and divide using simple methods.
You'll handle money, including giving change and calculating costs.
You'll read and use simple measurements, such as length, weight, and time.
You'll interpret basic data presented in tables, charts, and lists.
You'll apply mathematical thinking to solve straightforward problems in familiar, everyday situations.
How you will learn
You'll attend classroom sessions at Skills 2 Achieve Eastleigh, working through topics with tutor support. Learning is built around practical, everyday contexts. Assessment is by a formal test set and marked by City and Guilds. You'll sit the test when your tutor confirms you're ready.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Skills 2 Achieve Eastleigh will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: handles cash, stock counts, and basic calculations daily.
Warehouse operative: uses measurements, quantities, and picking records.
Care assistant: reads charts, measures medication, and records observations.
Catering assistant: follows recipes, measures portions, and handles till work.
Cleaner or facilities operative: uses quantities, timings, and stock levels.
Childcare assistant: supports activities involving counting and measurement.
What you could study next
Functional Skills qualification in Mathematics at Entry Level 3: the next step up, building on what you've learned here.
Functional Skills qualification in Mathematics at Level 1: moves you closer to a GCSE maths alternative that many employers and colleges accept.
Functional Skills qualification in Mathematics at Level 2: the recognised GCSE maths equivalent, accepted where employers ask for GCSE grade 4 or above.
