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Functional Skills Maths Level 2 at Brierley Hill Neighbourhood Learning Centre

CostFREE
Duration58 hours
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Functional Skills Maths Level 2 in Brierley Hill. Classes run at Brierley Hill Neighbourhood Learning Centre. Daytime sessions are part-time, so you can fit study around other commitments. This level 2 functional skills maths course covers the maths skills that employers and colleges recognise as a GCSE maths equivalent. You'll work through topics at a manageable pace over around 74 hours. Before you start, you'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you. City and Guilds Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics Level 2 with certificate.

Who this course is for

This course is suitable for anyone who wants to improve their maths and who does not already have a GCSE grade C (4) or above.

Entry requirements

None, before joining a course, all learners will have an initial assessment to ensure that you are on the correct level course.

What you will learn

  • You'll work with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages.
  • 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 area, perimeter, and volume.
  • You'll handle statistics and probability in everyday contexts.
  • You'll apply maths to real financial and practical situations.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Brierley Hill Neighbourhood Learning Centre. Teaching covers the skills and topics assessed in the City and Guilds qualification. Assessment is by a written exam. You'll complete a non-calculator paper and a calculator paper. The initial assessment at the start helps the centre plan your learning and confirm you're on the right level.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Brierley Hill Neighbourhood Learning Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: many employers ask for a maths qualification at this level
  • Retail supervisor: stock, pricing, and cash-handling roles often require it
  • Teaching assistant: schools typically ask for GCSE maths or a gcse maths alternative
  • Accounts administrator: entry-level finance roles need solid numeracy
  • Warehouse operative: picking, packing, and stock roles with numeracy requirements
  • Apprentice (any sector): most apprenticeships require Functional Skills Maths Level 2 or GCSE

What you could study next

With your Level 2 Functional Skills Maths Certificate, you can move into a range of further study. A GCSE Maths resit is an option if you want a traditional grade. You could also progress to a Level 3 qualification in your chosen field, such as a BTEC or A Level, where maths at this level is often an entry requirement. Many apprenticeships and vocational courses also build on this foundation.

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