Free Functional Skills Maths Level 2 Course in Hull. Classes run at Hull College, full-time during the day. This is the GCSE maths equivalent, recognised by employers and colleges across the UK when they ask for GCSE maths or equivalent. No formal qualifications are required to start. You'll have an initial assessment so Hull College can plan your learning at the right level. The course typically takes one year. It covers number, measure, statistics, and problem-solving in everyday contexts.
Who this course is for
Students will develop listening, reading and writing skills as well as knowledge of English grammar and vocabulary. An English Speaking Board qualification can be achieved, which is designed to help students progress towards employment or further study. In addition to developing language skills students will develop knowledge of British culture and gain skills in numeracy, computing and employability.
Entry requirements
No formal qualifications are required In addition: Initial Assessment
What you will learn
You'll work with numbers, including fractions, decimals, and percentages.
You'll use measurement and geometry to solve practical problems.
You'll read and interpret data from tables, charts, and graphs.
You'll apply maths to real-life situations such as budgeting and calculating quantities.
You'll develop problem-solving skills using mathematical reasoning.
You'll practise exam-style questions to prepare for the assessment.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Hull College during the day. Learning is tutor-led, with practice tasks and worked examples throughout the course. Assessment is by a written exam set by City and Guilds. There is no coursework portfolio. You must pass the exam to earn the qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Hull College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Warehouse operative, where employers often ask for maths at this level
Retail assistant, handling cash, stock, and daily calculations
Healthcare support worker, where numeracy is checked at interview
Accounts administrator, supporting finance teams with basic data
Apprentice in construction or engineering, where maths is a programme requirement
Teaching assistant, where Level 2 maths is a standard entry requirement
What you could study next
Level 3 Functional Skills Mathematics, for roles or courses that ask for higher-level numeracy.
A-Level Maths or BTEC qualifications, if you want to progress to higher education.
An apprenticeship in your chosen sector, where this level 2 functional skills maths qualification often satisfies the maths entry requirement.
Access to Higher Education Diploma, which typically requires Level 2 maths as part of the entry criteria.
