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Free Functional Skills Maths Level 2 Course in Middlesbrough

CostFREE
Duration20 weeks
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 Course in Middlesbrough. Classes run at Redcar & Cleveland Training and Employment Hub, part-time during the day over 20 weeks.

The course covers number, fractions, decimals, percentages, ratio, algebra, geometry, and statistics. You'll also apply maths to real problems in work and everyday life. Before you start, you'll complete a short assessment to confirm this is the right level for you.

It's a recognised GCSE maths equivalent, accepted by employers and colleges. You'll finish with a Level 2 Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics.

Who this course is for

If you would like to develop your maths skills for further learning or employment, gain a nationally recognised qualification (up to Level 2), or wish to develop your confidence using maths in everyday situations, this is the right course for you!

Entry requirements

There are no entry requirements, but we ask all learners to complete a short initial and diagnostic assessment before the course starts so we can enrol you on the right level.

What you will learn

  • You'll work with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages.
  • You'll solve problems using ratio and proportion.
  • You'll interpret and use basic algebra.
  • You'll apply geometry and measures, including area, perimeter, and volume.
  • You'll read and interpret charts, graphs, and statistical data.
  • You'll use maths to solve practical problems in work and daily life.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions with a tutor. The course uses a mix of practice tasks, group work, and problem-solving activities. Assessment is by a written exam at the end of the course, covering both a non-calculator and a calculator paper. Your tutor will prepare you throughout so you know what to expect.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Redcar & Cleveland Training and Employment Hub will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Payroll administrator, handles wages and calculations for an employer.
  • Accounts assistant, supports a finance team with day-to-day figures.
  • Retail supervisor, manages stock, pricing, and cash handling.
  • Healthcare support worker, uses numeracy in patient care settings.
  • Warehouse operative, works with quantities, weights, and inventory.
  • Teaching assistant, supports pupils including with maths tasks.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Functional Skills Maths, the next step if you want to study at a higher level.
  • A-level Maths or a BTEC qualification, open to you once you hold a Level 2 maths qualification.
  • An apprenticeship, many programmes require a Level 2 maths qualification as a condition of entry.
  • Access to Higher Education Diploma, which often lists Level 2 maths as an entry requirement.
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