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Free Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Islington – Islington Adult Community Learning

CostFREE
Duration10 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Functional Skills Maths Level 2 Course in Islington. Classes run at Islington Adult Community Learning, daytime, over 10 weeks. This free functional skills maths course for adults covers the maths skills that employers and colleges recognise as a GCSE maths equivalent. You'll work through number, measure, and data handling at Level 2. An initial assessment places you at the right level, so you start where it makes sense for you. Courses also run from Entry Level 3 upward if you need to build up to Level 2 first.

Who this course is for

Range of Maths courses, starting from Entry level 3 right up to level 2, which will help you along your journey towards Functional Skills L2 Maths, further education and employment.

What you will learn

  • You'll use whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages in practical contexts.
  • You'll interpret and compare statistical data, including charts, tables, and graphs.
  • You'll calculate with measures including length, weight, capacity, and time.
  • You'll work out area, perimeter, and volume for common shapes.
  • You'll use ratio and proportion to solve real problems.
  • You'll identify and apply formulae and equations at Level 2.
  • You'll check and communicate results clearly and accurately.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Islington Adult Community Learning, with a flexible study pattern during the day. Assessment is by a written exam set and marked by City and Guilds. The exam covers both a non-calculator and a calculator paper. Your tutor will use practice tasks and past papers throughout the course to prepare you for the assessment.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Islington Adult Community Learning will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Administration assistant: many roles ask for a maths qualification at Level 2
  • Accounts clerk: handles invoices, payments, and basic bookkeeping
  • Retail supervisor: manages cash, stock figures, and sales data
  • Healthcare support worker: drug calculations and record-keeping often require Level 2 maths
  • Teaching assistant: supports classroom numeracy and pupil progress
  • Warehouse operative: measures, weights, and stock counts at work
  • Childcare worker: required for some funded childcare qualifications

What you could study next

Once you hold the Level 2 Functional Skills Maths Qualification, you can move on to a wide range of further study. A GCSE Maths resit is an option if you want a traditional grade. Many Level 3 vocational courses, including A Levels, BTECs, and Access to Higher Education Diplomas, accept this qualification as their maths entry requirement. AAT Level 2 in Accounting is a popular next step for anyone heading into finance.

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