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Free Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Falmouth – Falmouth Adult Education Centre

CostFREE
Duration22 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 in Falmouth. Classes run at Falmouth Adult Education Centre, part-time during the day over 22 weeks. That pace works well if you have caring responsibilities, work part-time, or need to fit study around daily life. This level 2 functional skills maths course covers the maths skills employers and colleges ask for, from working with numbers and fractions to interpreting data and solving real problems. It's the recognised GCSE maths equivalent, so when employers ask for GCSE maths or equivalent, this qualification counts.

Who this course is for

This course is for learners wishing to improve their English skills and gain a qualification in a supportive adult environment

What you will learn

  • You'll work with whole numbers, decimals, fractions, and percentages.
  • You'll use ratios and proportions to solve practical problems.
  • You'll interpret and construct charts, tables, and graphs.
  • You'll calculate with measures including length, weight, capacity, and time.
  • You'll apply maths to everyday situations such as budgeting, planning, and measurement.
  • You'll use statistical methods to summarise and compare data.
  • You'll identify and solve multi-step problems using mathematical reasoning.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Falmouth Adult Education Centre, working through topics with a tutor and alongside other adult learners. Assessment is by a written exam covering two components: a non-calculator paper and a calculator paper. Both are set and marked externally by City and Guilds. You'll have an initial assessment at the start so the tutor can understand your current level and plan your learning from there.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Falmouth Adult Education Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant: many roles ask for GCSE maths or equivalent
  • Accounts administrator: basic numeracy and data handling are core to the role
  • Healthcare support worker: NHS entry roles often require a maths qualification at this level
  • Retail supervisor: stock, pricing, and cash handling require confident maths
  • Teaching assistant: schools typically ask for GCSE maths or equivalent
  • Warehouse operative or team leader: measuring, stock counts, and data recording
  • Business administration assistant: invoicing, spreadsheets, and reporting

What you could study next

With a functional skills maths certificate at Level 2, you can move into a range of further study. A GCSE Maths resit is an option if you need the specific GCSE grade for a course or employer. Many Level 3 qualifications, including A Levels, BTECs, and Access to Higher Education Diplomas, accept Functional Skills Level 2 as an entry requirement. An Access to HE Diploma can then open the door to university.

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