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Free Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Barnsley – Royston Lifelong Learning Centre

CostFREE
Duration36 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Functional Skills Maths Level 2 in Barnsley. Classes run at Royston Lifelong Learning Centre, with daytime sessions that fit around other commitments. You'll start with an information, advice, and guidance session to make sure this is the right level for you. The course runs over 36 weeks part-time, covering the maths skills that employers ask for. A Level 2 functional skills maths qualification is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent, so it carries real weight with employers and colleges.

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 numbers, including fractions, decimals, and percentages.
  • You'll interpret and use data from charts, tables, and graphs.
  • You'll solve problems involving ratio, proportion, and scale.
  • You'll apply maths to everyday situations such as budgeting, measurement, and time.
  • You'll use formulae and carry out calculations accurately.
  • You'll develop skills in geometry, including area, perimeter, and volume.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom at Royston Lifelong Learning Centre, with a mix of taught sessions and practice tasks. Assessment is through a written exam set by Pearson Edexcel. There is also an on-screen test option depending on the centre's arrangements. Your tutor will work through topics with you and give you practice papers to prepare for the exam.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Royston Lifelong Learning Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Administration assistant: maths is a standard requirement for office roles
  • Retail supervisor: needed for stock, cash handling, and reporting
  • Care assistant: many employers require a Level 2 maths qualification
  • Teaching assistant: schools ask for a GCSE maths equivalent as a minimum
  • Accounts clerk: entry-level finance roles need solid numeracy
  • Warehouse operative: used for stock counts, measurements, and dispatch
  • Apprentice in any trade: most apprenticeships require Level 2 maths

What you could study next

Once you have your Level 2 functional skills maths certificate, you could move into further study or vocational training. Many apprenticeships and college courses accept it as an entry requirement. You might also consider:

  • A Level 3 qualification in your chosen subject area, such as business, health and social care, or a trade
  • A GCSE Maths qualification if you want the traditional route
  • An AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting if you're interested in finance
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