Free Functional Skills Maths Level 2 in Cottingham. Classes run at Adult Learning Cottingham, part-time during the day, over 46 weeks. That pace gives you time to fit study around work, caring, or other commitments. This is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent: when employers ask for GCSE maths or equivalent, a level 2 functional skills maths qualification meets that requirement. You'll build confidence working with numbers in practical, everyday contexts, from managing money to reading data. Suitable for anyone who doesn't already hold a maths qualification at Level 2 or above. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm the level is right for you. City and Guilds Level 2 Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics with certificate.
Who this course is for
You will learn new skills to help you in everyday life, and could go on to gain a nationally recognised qualification to help your CV stand out when applying for jobs. Whatever you need, we have a full range of flexible maths courses that will help you to achieve your goal.
Entry requirements
Suitable for those who do not already have a Maths qualification at Level 2 (GCSE grade C / Level 4) or above.
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages in practical situations.
You'll interpret and use data presented in tables, charts, and graphs.
You'll solve problems involving measures, shape, and space.
You'll apply maths to real financial contexts, such as budgeting and calculating costs.
You'll use ratio and proportion to solve everyday problems.
You'll develop skills in checking and evaluating your own calculations.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Adult Learning Cottingham, working through topics with a tutor and alongside other learners. Assessment for the City and Guilds Level 2 Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics includes an on-screen or written exam. There is no coursework portfolio. The exam covers both calculator and non-calculator sections, testing your ability to apply maths skills to realistic tasks and problems.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Adult Learning Cottingham will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: many employers require a maths qualification at Level 2 or equivalent
Teaching assistant: Level 2 maths is a standard entry requirement for school support roles
Accounts administrator: handling invoices and financial records needs solid numeracy
Retail supervisor: stock control, pricing, and cash management all draw on Level 2 maths skills
Apprentice (any sector): most apprenticeships require Functional Skills Maths Level 2 to complete
Healthcare support worker: NHS entry roles often ask for GCSE maths or equivalent
What you could study next
Level 3 qualifications in your chosen subject: many Level 3 courses, including A Levels, BTECs, and Access to Higher Education Diplomas, require Level 2 maths as an entry condition.
Functional Skills English Level 2: pair your maths certificate with a Level 2 English qualification to meet the standard entry requirements for most further study and many job applications.
Apprenticeships: completing Level 2 maths opens the door to a wide range of apprenticeship programmes across health, business, construction, and more.
