Free Functional Skills Maths Level 2 in Barnsley. Classes run at Cudworth Centre of Excellence, part-time during the day over 36 weeks. The daytime timetable works well if you're fitting study around other commitments. This level 2 functional skills maths course covers the maths skills that employers ask for, from working with numbers and percentages to interpreting data and solving problems. It's the recognised GCSE maths equivalent, so when employers ask for GCSE maths or equivalent, this qualification meets that requirement. You'll sit an initial guidance session to confirm the course is the right level for you.
Who this course is for
Anyone. Please contact us for more information.
Entry requirements
An information, adivce and guidance session will be required. Please contact us for more information.
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, decimals, fractions, and percentages in practical contexts.
You'll interpret and compare data presented in tables, charts, and graphs.
You'll use ratio and proportion to solve everyday problems.
You'll apply maths to real-world situations such as budgeting, measurement, and time.
You'll use formulae and carry out calculations involving area, perimeter, and volume.
You'll identify and check solutions, explaining your reasoning clearly.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions at Cudworth Centre of Excellence, with a mix of teacher-led instruction and practice exercises. Assessment is by written examination. The Pearson Edexcel Level 2 qualification includes an onscreen or paper-based exam covering both a non-calculator and a calculator section. Your tutor will prepare you for the exam throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Cudworth Centre of Excellence 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 or payroll assistant: numerical accuracy is central to the work.
Healthcare support worker: NHS employers commonly ask for GCSE maths or equivalent.
Retail supervisor: stock, pricing, and cash handling all draw on Level 2 maths.
Teaching assistant: schools require GCSE maths or a recognised equivalent.
Warehouse team leader: rota planning and stock management use these skills.
What you could study next
Level 3 qualifications in accounting, business, or health and social care: many Level 3 courses list GCSE maths or equivalent as an entry requirement, so this qualification opens those doors.
AAT Foundation Certificate in Accounting (Level 2): a natural next step if you want to move into finance or bookkeeping.
Access to Higher Education Diploma: universities accept this alongside Functional Skills Level 2 maths for entry to degree programmes.
