Free Functional Skills Maths Level 2 in Bath. Classes run at Twerton Learning Centre, with daytime sessions designed to fit around other commitments. This is the GCSE maths equivalent recognised by employers and colleges across the UK. The level 2 functional skills maths course covers number, measure, statistics, and problem-solving in everyday contexts. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you, and the centre will use it to plan your learning. The course runs part-time over one year.
Who this course is for
Please contact us or visit our website to find out more.
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages in practical situations.
You'll interpret and use measurements, including area, volume, and scale.
You'll read and interpret charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll use statistical methods to summarise and compare data.
You'll solve multi-step problems using mathematical reasoning.
You'll apply maths to real-life contexts such as finance, time, and distance.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions at Twerton Learning Centre, working through topics with tutor support. Assessment is by two externally set and marked exams: an on-screen test covering number and the underpinning skills, and a calculator-permitted paper covering all content areas. Both are set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. You must pass both components to achieve the qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Twerton Learning Centre 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: basic bookkeeping and invoicing roles often specify GCSE maths or equivalent.
Healthcare support worker: NHS and care employers commonly ask for a gcse maths alternative at Level 2.
Retail supervisor: stock, cash handling, and reporting require confident numeracy.
Teaching assistant: schools require Level 2 maths as a minimum for most TA roles.
Warehouse operative: picking, packing, and inventory roles increasingly require this level.
Apprentice in any sector: most apprenticeships require Functional Skills Maths Level 2 or GCSE maths.
What you could study next
Level 3 qualifications in your chosen sector: many Level 3 courses, including A Levels, T Levels, and vocational Diplomas, require Level 2 maths as an entry condition.
Functional Skills English Level 2: if you haven't already, pairing maths with an English qualification strengthens your CV and meets most employer and college requirements.
AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting: a natural next step if you want to move into finance or bookkeeping.
