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 Bath College for more info.
Functional Skills Maths Level 2 Course in Bath. Classes run at Bath College City Centre Campus, part-time during the day. The course runs over one year, so you can build your skills at a manageable pace alongside other commitments. Functional Skills Maths Level 2 is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent. When employers ask for GCSE maths or equivalent, this qualification meets that requirement. You'll sit an initial assessment so the centre can confirm the right level for you and plan your learning.
Who this course is for
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What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages in everyday contexts.
You'll interpret and use charts, tables, and graphs to draw conclusions.
You'll solve problems involving ratio, proportion, and scale.
You'll use formulas and carry out calculations involving area, perimeter, and volume.
You'll handle and interpret statistical data, including averages and range.
You'll apply maths to real-life situations such as budgeting, measurement, and time.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions at Bath College City Centre Campus. Teaching covers both the underpinning knowledge and the applied problem-solving skills the qualification requires. Assessment is by external exam. There are two components: a non-calculator paper and a calculator paper. Both are sat under timed exam conditions. You'll have an initial assessment before you start so the centre can confirm Functional Skills Maths Level 2 is the right level for you.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Bath College City Centre Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Administration assistant: many roles require a maths qualification at this level.
Accounts assistant: supports bookkeeping and basic financial tasks.
Retail supervisor: stock control and cash handling require solid numeracy.
Healthcare support worker: medication calculations and record-keeping need this level.
Teaching assistant: schools often ask for a GCSE maths equivalent.
Warehouse team leader: managing stock and orders relies on applied maths.
What you could study next
Level 3 Functional Skills Mathematics: the next step if you want to develop further before moving into higher-level study.
A Level or GCSE Maths: some learners use Functional Skills Level 2 as a stepping stone toward GCSE maths study.
Level 3 vocational qualifications: many courses in business, health, and social care require a maths qualification at Level 2 as an entry condition.
AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting: a natural next step if you want to move into finance or bookkeeping.
