Free Functional Skills Maths Level 2 in Barnsley. Classes run at Roundhouse Lifelong Learning Centre during the day, part-time over 36 weeks. That pace works well if you have other commitments alongside your studies. You'll start with an information, advice, and guidance session so the centre can make sure this is the right level for you. The course covers the maths skills that employers and colleges recognise as a GCSE maths equivalent. Topics include number, measures, statistics, and problem-solving in everyday contexts.
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, fractions, decimals, and percentages in practical contexts.
You'll interpret and use measurements, shapes, and spatial reasoning.
You'll read and interpret charts, tables, and statistical data.
You'll solve multi-step problems using mathematical reasoning.
You'll apply maths to real-world situations such as budgeting, time, and scale.
You'll develop the skills to check and communicate your working clearly.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Roundhouse Lifelong Learning Centre. Assessment is by a written exam set by Pearson Edexcel, covering both non-calculator and calculator sections. You'll practise exam-style questions throughout the course to build familiarity with the format before your final assessment.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Roundhouse Lifelong Learning Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Administration assistant: many roles ask for a maths qualification at this level.
Accounts clerk or payroll assistant: numerical accuracy is central to the work.
Healthcare support worker: NHS employers often require a GCSE maths alternative at Level 2.
Retail supervisor: stock, cash handling, and reporting all draw on these skills.
Teaching assistant: schools typically require Level 2 maths as a minimum.
Warehouse or logistics coordinator: data, measurement, and planning are core tasks.
What you could study next
Level 3 qualifications in a subject of your choice: many colleges and training providers require a functional skills maths qualification or GCSE maths equivalent for entry.
AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting: a natural next step if you want to move into finance or bookkeeping.
Access to Higher Education Diploma: universities accept this route, and Level 2 maths is often a prerequisite for the Diploma itself.
