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Free Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Birmingham – Protocol Consultancy Services

CostFREE
Duration4 months
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDay or block release
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Functional Skills Maths Level 2 in Birmingham. Classes run at Protocol Consultancy Services on a day or block release basis. This level 2 functional skills maths course takes around 4 months and is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent, accepted by employers and colleges in place of a GCSE grade 4. You'll start with an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you. The course covers applying maths in everyday and work situations. There are no formal entry requirements.

Who this course is for

This course is for anyone who would like to improve their Maths perhaps to get a job or begin a course or training. This course will build your confidence with you being able to put learning in to practice in every day life.

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements. You will have an initial assessment to check this is the right level for you.

What you will learn

  • You'll work with numbers, including whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages.
  • You'll interpret and use data from tables, charts, and graphs.
  • You'll apply maths to solve problems in everyday and work contexts.
  • You'll use measures, shape, and space in practical situations.
  • You'll handle ratio and proportion in real calculations.
  • You'll develop accuracy and checking strategies for your working.

How you will learn

Classes are delivered in person at Protocol Consultancy Services on a day or block release schedule. Study mode is flexible, so attendance can be arranged around your availability. Assessment is by externally set and marked tests covering both the underpinning skills component and the applied mathematics component, as required for the City and Guilds Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics at Level 2.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Protocol Consultancy Services 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
  • Customer service advisor: handling payments, data, and records
  • Accounts clerk or finance assistant: entry-level number-based roles
  • Healthcare support worker: numeracy required for medication and records
  • Retail supervisor: stock, pricing, and cash handling
  • Apprentice in any trade: most apprenticeships require Level 2 maths
  • Teaching assistant: schools expect a functional skills maths certificate or GCSE equivalent

What you could study next

With a Level 2 functional skills maths qualification, you can move into a wide range of further study. Options include a Level 3 qualification in your chosen subject area, a Higher National Certificate (HNC), or an Access to Higher Education Diploma if you're considering university. If you want to strengthen your English alongside maths, a Functional Skills English Level 2 course runs at a similar level and is often required alongside maths for the same jobs and courses.

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