Free Functional Skills Maths Level 2 in Brent. Classes run at Brent Start Adult Education Service. Daytime sessions run part-time over 12 weeks, making it manageable alongside other commitments. This level 2 functional skills maths course covers the practical maths skills you use at work and in everyday life. It's the recognised GCSE maths equivalent, so when employers ask for GCSE maths or equivalent, this qualification meets that requirement. You'll start with an initial assessment to confirm the level is right for you.
Who this course is for
Adults looking to gain knowledge and skills by undertaking practical learning, which you will be able to use personally and professionally.
Entry requirements
Initial assessment
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages in practical contexts.
You'll interpret and use data from tables, charts, and graphs.
You'll solve problems involving ratio, proportion, and scale.
You'll use formulas and carry out calculations involving measures, shape, and space.
You'll apply maths to real tasks, including handling money, time, and measurements.
You'll read and extract information from mathematical representations used in work and daily life.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions with a tutor. The course combines taught input with practice tasks so you can apply skills as you go. Assessment is by a written external exam set by Pearson Edexcel. You'll sit the exam when your tutor confirms you're ready. There is no coursework component for this qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Brent Start Adult Education Service 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 clerk or payroll assistant: numerical accuracy is central to the work.
Healthcare support worker: NHS employers commonly ask for GCSE maths or equivalent.
Retail supervisor: stock control, cash handling, and reporting all use these skills.
Teaching assistant: schools typically require a maths qualification at Level 2 or above.
Warehouse operative or logistics coordinator: roles involving data entry and measurement.
Apprenticeship applicant: most apprenticeships require a Level 2 maths qualification to start or complete.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Maths Level 1: if the initial assessment shows Level 2 is not yet the right fit, Level 1 builds the foundations first.
GCSE Mathematics: some learners use the functional skills maths certificate as a stepping stone toward a full GCSE.
Level 3 qualifications in your chosen field: many Level 3 courses, including A Levels and vocational Diplomas, require Level 2 maths as an entry condition.
Numeracy-based apprenticeships: completing this qualification opens the door to apprenticeships that require Level 2 maths on entry.
