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Functional Skills Maths Level 2 Course in Birmingham

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Functional Skills Maths Level 2 Course in Birmingham. Evening classes run at South & City College Birmingham Digbeth Campus, part-time over one year. Fees vary depending on your circumstances; visit the college website or call for details.

The course covers the maths skills adults use at work and in everyday life. You'll work through number, fractions, decimals, percentages, ratio, measurement, geometry, and data handling. It builds on Level 1 study and takes you to the standard employers recognise as a GCSE maths equivalent.

You'll need proof of a Level 1 qualification or equivalent, plus an initial assessment to confirm the right starting point. You'll finish with a Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics at Level 2.

Who this course is for

At four of our campuses across Birmingham, we have courses aimed at improving the literacy and numeracy of adults. We offer Functional Skills to adults who would like to develop these skills beyond an entry level qualification. Our courses will help to support and develop confidence with Maths.

Entry requirements

Proof of a qualification at level 1 or equivalent and a successful initial assessment so that we can assess the functional skill level you need to be placed on.

What you will learn

  • You'll work with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages.
  • You'll apply ratio and proportion to real calculations.
  • You'll use measurement and handle units of length, weight, volume, and time.
  • You'll interpret and construct charts, tables, and graphs.
  • You'll solve problems involving geometry and spatial reasoning.
  • You'll analyse data and draw conclusions from it.
  • You'll apply maths skills to practical, work-based situations.

How you will learn

Classes are classroom based and run in the evenings. You'll work through topics with a tutor and practise applying skills to everyday and work-related problems. Assessment is by a written on-screen or paper-based exam set by NCFE. There is no coursework component. You'll sit the exam when your tutor confirms you are ready.

What you will need to bring

South & City College Birmingham Digbeth Campus will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Administrator, handles data, correspondence, and office tasks.
  • Customer service advisor, works with figures, invoices, and records.
  • Accounts assistant, supports bookkeeping and financial processing.
  • Retail supervisor, manages stock, pricing, and sales data.
  • Healthcare support worker, where numeracy is checked at interview.
  • Warehouse team leader, uses measurement and stock calculations daily.

What you could study next

  • Functional Skills English Level 2, pairs with maths to meet most employer and college entry requirements.
  • GCSE Mathematics, if you want a graded GCSE alongside your Functional Skills Certificate.
  • Level 3 qualification in your chosen subject, many Level 3 courses ask for Level 2 maths as a condition of entry.
  • AAT Foundation Certificate in Accounting, a practical route into finance and bookkeeping that builds directly on strong numeracy.
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