Free Functional Skills Maths Level 2 in Croydon. Evening maths classes run at Croydon College, so you can fit study around work or other commitments. The course runs over 35 weeks part-time and covers practical maths skills you can use at home and in the workplace. A Level 2 Functional Skills Maths qualification is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent. When employers ask for GCSE maths or equivalent, this meets that standard. You'll have an initial assessment before you start, so you're placed at the right level.
Who this course is for
This course is designed to help you improve your practical Maths skills. You will be able to apply the skills learnt in everyday life, both at home and in the workplace.
Entry requirements
No entry requirements � you will be invited in for an assessment and you will be placed on a course that is right for you.
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages in practical contexts.
You'll interpret and use data from tables, charts, and graphs.
You'll solve problems involving ratio, proportion, and scale.
You'll use measures, shape, and space, including area, perimeter, and volume.
You'll apply maths to real financial situations, such as budgeting and calculating costs.
You'll develop the skills to check and verify your own calculations.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Croydon College, working through practical maths problems individually and with your group. Assessment is by a written exam set by Pearson Edexcel. There is no coursework component. Your tutor will prepare you for the exam throughout the course, and you'll sit the test when you're ready.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Croydon College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Accounts assistant: many roles require a maths qualification at Level 2 or above.
Healthcare support worker: NHS employers commonly ask for GCSE maths or equivalent.
Teaching assistant: Level 2 maths is a standard entry requirement for school support roles.
Retail supervisor: stock control and cash handling roles benefit from a maths certificate.
Business administrator: office and admin roles routinely require a GCSE maths alternative.
Warehouse operative: numeracy qualifications support progression to team leader roles.
What you could study next
Once you hold the Level 2 Functional Skills Maths qualification, you could move on to:
Level 3 qualifications in business, accounting, or health and social care, many of which require Level 2 maths as an entry condition.
AAT Foundation Certificate in Accounting (Level 2), which builds directly on strong numeracy skills.
A-levels or Access to Higher Education Diplomas, where Level 2 maths is often a prerequisite.
