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Free Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Great Yarmouth – East Coast College Great Yarmouth Campus

CostFREE
Duration96 hours
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Functional Skills Maths Level 2 in Great Yarmouth. Evening classes run at East Coast College Great Yarmouth Campus. This level 2 functional skills maths course is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent, accepted by employers and colleges when they ask for GCSE maths or equivalent. Classes run in the evening, so you can study outside working hours. The course covers 96 hours of classroom-based learning, using City and Guilds as the exam board. You'll have an initial assessment to make sure this is the right level for you.

Who this course is for

Maths Level 2 Functional Skills E&T (AFSMPL2C00 25/26GA) is based in the College English & Maths department and is designed to help you develop skills in this area. We have chosen CG as the exam board for this course.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements available on request.

What you will learn

  • You'll apply number skills to solve problems in everyday and work contexts.
  • You'll work with fractions, decimals, and percentages accurately.
  • You'll interpret and use data from tables, charts, and graphs.
  • You'll use ratio and proportion in practical situations.
  • You'll calculate with measures including money, time, length, weight, and volume.
  • You'll identify and use geometric properties of shapes and spaces.
  • You'll check and communicate mathematical results clearly.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom at East Coast College Great Yarmouth Campus, with evening sessions totalling 96 hours. Assessment is by a City and Guilds external exam. The exam tests your ability to apply maths skills to real-world tasks and problems. There is no coursework component for the Level 2 qualification.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. East Coast College Great Yarmouth Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Accounts assistant: many roles require GCSE maths or equivalent.
  • Healthcare support worker: NHS entry often requires Level 2 maths.
  • Teaching assistant: schools require a maths qualification at this level.
  • Apprentice in any trade: most apprenticeships require Level 2 maths.
  • Customer service team leader: numerical skills needed for targets and reporting.
  • Retail supervisor: stock, pricing, and cash-handling roles need solid maths.
  • Business administration: office roles frequently require GCSE maths or equivalent.

What you could study next

Once you hold the Level 2 Functional Skills Maths Certificate, you could move on to a Level 3 qualification in a subject that interests you, such as a BTEC or A Level, where maths at this level is often an entry requirement. You could also use it to meet the maths requirement for a higher apprenticeship or a degree-level Access to Higher Education Diploma.

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