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Free Functional Skills Maths Level 2 Course in Havering – The Brittons Academy

CostFREE
Duration21 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start17 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Functional Skills Maths Level 2 Course in Havering. Classes run at The Brittons Academy on Thursday evenings, so you can fit study around work or other commitments.

The course covers fractions, decimals, percentages, and ratios. You'll also work with formulas, multi-step calculations, metric and imperial units, and 2D and 3D shapes. It runs over 21 weeks, part-time. This Level 2 functional skills maths qualification is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent that employers ask for.

Before you start, you'll attend a short interview so the centre can confirm this is the right level for you. You'll finish with a City and Guilds Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics at Level 2.

Who this course is for

"A functional skills maths course is great for anyone who needs practical math skills for daily life and work. This includes adults wanting to handle their finances better, employees looking to improve their job skills, and job seekers needing a math qualification. It's also helpful for learners who find traditional math hard and prefer a more practical approach."

Entry requirements

Please enrol onto a pre course interview so that we can identify the right starting level for you.

What you will learn

  • You'll use fractions, decimals, percentages, and ratios in practical contexts.
  • You'll solve problems using multi-step calculations.
  • You'll understand and apply formulas and equations.
  • You'll convert between metric and imperial units.
  • You'll work with 2D and 3D shapes, including perimeter, area, and volume.
  • You'll interpret data from charts, tables, and graphs.
  • You'll apply maths skills to everyday situations at work and in daily life.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at The Brittons Academy during evening sessions. Teaching covers practical maths in real contexts, building your skills step by step. Assessment is by a written exam set by City and Guilds. You'll need to pass both a non-calculator and a calculator paper to earn the qualification.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The Brittons Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Payroll administrator, handles wages and calculations for a business.
  • Accounts assistant, supports a finance team with day-to-day figures.
  • Retail supervisor, manages stock, cash, and sales data.
  • Healthcare support worker, uses numeracy in patient care settings.
  • Teaching assistant, supports pupils including with maths tasks.
  • Warehouse team leader, oversees stock counts and logistics figures.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics, for learners who want to go further with maths.
  • Access to Higher Education Diploma, opens routes into university for adults without traditional A-levels.
  • BTEC qualifications at Level 3, many require a Level 2 maths qualification as a condition of entry.
  • Apprenticeships at Level 2 or Level 3, most require a functional skills maths qualification or GCSE maths equivalent.
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