Free Functional Skills Maths Level 2 in Barnsley. Classes run at Wellington House. Sessions are part-time and daytime, running over 36 weeks, so you can fit study around other commitments. This level 2 functional skills maths course covers the maths skills that come up in everyday life and work: working with numbers, measures, and data. Functional Skills Level 2 is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent, so when employers ask for GCSE maths or equivalent, this qualification meets that requirement. You'll start with an information, advice, and guidance session to make sure the level is right 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 use charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll calculate with measures including length, weight, capacity, and time.
You'll use ratio and proportion to solve problems.
You'll apply maths to real situations, such as managing money or reading data at work.
You'll develop the skills to check and verify your own calculations.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Wellington House, with a tutor guiding your learning through practical tasks and exercises. Assessment is by a written external exam set by Pearson Edexcel, covering both a non-calculator and a calculator section. You'll also complete an on-screen test. Your tutor will prepare you for the exam throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Wellington House 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 finance assistant: basic numeracy is essential for bookkeeping work.
Healthcare support worker: NHS employers often ask for GCSE maths or equivalent.
Retail supervisor: stock, pricing, and cash-handling all draw on Level 2 maths.
Teaching assistant: schools require a maths qualification at this level for most posts.
Warehouse or logistics operative: roles involving stock control and data entry.
What you could study next
Level 3 Functional Skills Mathematics: the next step if you need maths at a higher level for further study or specific roles.
AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting: a natural next step if you want to move into finance or bookkeeping.
Access to Higher Education Diploma: many Access courses require Level 2 maths as an entry condition, so this qualification opens that door.
Apprenticeship programmes: most apprenticeships at Level 2 and above require Functional Skills Level 2 or GCSE equivalent in maths.
