Free if you're 19 or over and don't have a GCSE grade 4 (C) or above in maths, whatever you earn. If you already have one, fees apply. Contact Achievement Training for more info.
Functional Skills Maths Level 2 in Plymouth. Classes run at Achievement Training Plymouth, with daytime sessions that fit around your other commitments. You'll start with an initial assessment so your learning is planned at the right level for you. Over 12 weeks, you cover the maths skills employers and training providers look for, including problem solving, number, and data handling. A Level 2 Functional Skills Maths qualification is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent when employers ask for grade 4 or above.
Who this course is for
For those who want to gain the skills and knowledge to work confidently, effectively and independently in life, and to be able to use these skills in many different situations and contexts. This is useful for those who want to enter into apprenticeships or other types of work which require a grade 4/c equivalent in maths.
Entry requirements
Level 2 Initial Assessment and Diagnostic Assessment
What you will learn
You'll apply number skills to everyday and workplace situations.
You'll interpret and analyse data presented in charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll solve problems involving fractions, decimals, and percentages.
You'll use ratio and proportion in practical contexts.
You'll work with measures, shape, and space.
You'll develop the maths reasoning skills needed for apprenticeships and employment.
How you will learn
You'll attend daytime classes at the centre, supported by a tutor throughout. Learning combines classroom sessions with home study. You'll take an initial assessment and diagnostic assessment before you start, so your programme is tailored to your current level. When you and your tutor agree you're ready, you'll sit a Functional Skills exam to gain your qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Achievement Training Plymouth will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Administration assistant: many roles require a GCSE maths equivalent
Retail supervisor: stock, pricing, and cash handling need solid numeracy
Care assistant: numeracy is required for medication and record-keeping
Warehouse operative: picking, packing, and inventory roles often specify maths at this level
Apprentice (any sector): most apprenticeships require Level 2 maths to enrol
Teaching assistant: schools require a GCSE maths equivalent for this role
What you could study next
Level 3 qualifications in your chosen subject: many colleges and training providers require Level 2 maths as an entry condition.
Apprenticeships: completing this qualification opens the door to apprenticeships across construction, business, health, and other sectors.
Higher-level maths or numeracy courses: if you want to go further, some providers offer Level 3 numeracy and statistics qualifications.
