Free Functional Skills Maths Level 2 in Catterick Garrison. Evening classes run at Catterick Library & Information Centre, so you can fit study around work or other commitments. You'll start with a BKSB assessment to confirm this is the right level for you. The course runs for 18 weeks part-time, covering the maths skills that employers and colleges recognise as a GCSE maths equivalent. A level 2 functional skills maths qualification is what many roles and further courses ask for when they say 'GCSE maths or equivalent'.
Who this course is for
This course is for people who want to improve their Maths skills and who currently, do not hold a current Level 2 or higher qualification
Entry requirements
This course is for anyone aged 19 or over.
No previous experience is required. Basic IT skills are essential.
We will ask you to enrol on a BKSB assessment session. This will allow us to allocate the most suitable course for your individual level. We will
What you will learn
You'll work with numbers, including calculations involving fractions, decimals, and percentages.
You'll interpret and use data presented in charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll solve problems involving ratio, proportion, and scale.
You'll apply maths to real financial contexts, such as budgets and bills.
You'll use formulas and understand basic algebraic expressions.
You'll measure and work with shapes, areas, and volumes.
You'll develop the skills needed to pass the City and Guilds Level 2 assessment.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Catterick Library & Information Centre during evening sessions. Teaching is supported by BKSB, an online learning and assessment platform, which is why basic IT skills are needed. Assessment is by a written examination set by City and Guilds. You'll need to pass both a non-calculator and a calculator paper to achieve the qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Catterick Library & Information Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Administration assistant: many roles ask for a GCSE maths equivalent
Accounts or finance clerk: numerical accuracy is a core requirement
Healthcare support worker: maths is needed for medication and record-keeping
Retail supervisor: stock, pricing, and cash-handling all use Level 2 maths
Teaching assistant: schools require a maths qualification at this level
Warehouse or logistics coordinator: data, measurement, and calculation skills apply directly
What you could study next
Level 3 qualifications in your chosen field: many college and apprenticeship programmes require Level 2 maths as an entry condition, so this opens those doors.
Functional Skills English Level 2: pairs well if you need both maths and English at this level for work or further study.
AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting: a natural next step if you want to move into finance or bookkeeping.
