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Functional Skills Maths Level 2 at Havering Adult College Bower Park Centre

CostFREE
Duration20 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start26 Feb 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Functional Skills Maths Level 2 in Havering. Evening classes run at Havering Adult College Bower Park Centre, so you can fit study around work or other commitments. You'll start with an initial assessment to confirm the right level for you. This level 2 functional skills maths course covers practical maths skills used in everyday life and the workplace. It's the recognised GCSE maths equivalent when employers ask for maths at GCSE grade 4 or above. The course runs over 20 weeks part-time. City and Guilds Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics Level 2 with certificate.

Who this course is for

"A functional skills maths course is great for anyone who needs practical math skills for daily life and work. This includes adults wanting to handle their finances better, employees looking to improve their job skills, and job seekers needing a math qualification. It's also helpful for learners who find traditional math hard and prefer a more practical approach."

Entry requirements

Please enrol onto a pre course interview so that we can identify the right starting level for you.

What you will learn

  • You'll work with numbers, including fractions, decimals, and percentages
  • You'll interpret and use data from tables, charts, and graphs
  • You'll solve problems involving money, measurement, and time
  • You'll use ratio and proportion in practical contexts
  • You'll apply maths to real workplace and everyday situations
  • You'll develop the skills needed to pass a functional skills maths assessment

How you will learn

Classes are held in the classroom at Havering Adult College Bower Park Centre on an evening timetable. You'll learn through practical, applied tasks rather than abstract theory. Assessment is by a written examination set by City and Guilds. You'll need to pass both a non-calculator and a calculator paper to achieve the qualification.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Havering Adult College Bower Park Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Administration assistant: many roles require a maths qualification at this level
  • Accounts clerk: basic bookkeeping and finance roles often specify GCSE maths or equivalent
  • Retail supervisor: stock, pricing, and cash-handling roles need confident numeracy
  • Healthcare support worker: NHS entry roles commonly ask for a GCSE maths alternative
  • Teaching assistant: schools require maths at Level 2 or GCSE grade 4+
  • Apprentice in any trade: most apprenticeships require Level 2 maths to complete

What you could study next

Once you have your Level 2 Functional Skills Maths Certificate, you could move into further study that requires it as an entry condition. Options include a Level 3 qualification in your chosen field, an apprenticeship, or an Access to Higher Education Diploma if you're considering university. If you want to go further with maths itself, a GCSE Maths qualification builds on the same foundation.

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