Free Functional Skills Maths Level 2 in Hartlepool. Classes run at Hartlepool Jobs & Skills. You'll have an initial assessment before you start, so the centre can confirm this is the right level for you. The course covers maths and problem-solving skills for work, study, and everyday life. Daytime classes run over around 4 months on a flexible basis. A Level 2 functional skills maths qualification is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent, so if employers or colleges ask for GCSE maths or equivalent, this counts.
Who this course is for
This course is designed to prepare you for work, study and everyday life. You will learn basic Maths and problem-solving skills to apply to everyday life and work.
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements. You will have an initial assessment before starting your course to tell us what the correct level for you will be.
What you will learn
You'll apply number skills to everyday tasks and work situations.
You'll work with fractions, decimals, and percentages.
You'll interpret and use data, charts, and graphs.
You'll solve problems using ratio and proportion.
You'll use measures, shapes, and space in practical contexts.
You'll develop problem-solving approaches you can use at work and in daily life.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Hartlepool Jobs & Skills, with daytime sessions on a flexible timetable. Learning is hands-on and applied to real situations. Assessment is by a written external exam set by NCFE. You'll sit the exam when you and the centre agree you're ready.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Hartlepool Jobs & Skills will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Warehouse operative: many employers ask for maths at Level 2 or equivalent
Care assistant: supports numeracy requirements in medication and record-keeping
Retail assistant: helps with stock, cash handling, and reporting tasks
Administration assistant: supports everyday workplace number tasks
Teaching assistant: some schools require a GCSE maths equivalent
Apprentice: most apprenticeships require Functional Skills Maths Level 2 to complete
What you could study next
Functional Skills English Level 2: pairs well with your maths qualification for work and further study.
Level 2 vocational qualification in your chosen sector: many courses require Level 2 maths as an entry condition.
Level 3 qualifications (A-levels, T Levels, BTECs): a level 2 functional skills maths certificate meets the maths entry requirement for many Level 3 courses.
Access to Higher Education Diploma: if you're considering university, this is a common next step.
