Free Functional Skills Maths Level 2 in Blackburn. Classes run at Training 2000, full-time during the day. This level 2 functional skills maths course runs for 20 weeks and covers the maths skills employers and apprenticeship providers look for. It's the recognised GCSE maths equivalent when employers ask for GCSE grade 4 or above. Applicants ideally have GCSE grade 4, though those with lower grades can apply and will go through further assessment.
Who this course is for
16 to 18 year olds looking to secure an Apprenticeship within 6 months
Entry requirements
GCSE 4 ideally ,although applicants with lower grades can apply and will undergo through further assessments.
What you will learn
You'll work with 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 calculate with measures including time, money, and length.
You'll use ratio and proportion in practical situations.
You'll check and interpret results to make sure answers are reasonable.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Training 2000, working through topics with a tutor and practising exam-style questions. Assessment is by a written exam set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. There is no coursework. You'll sit the exam when your tutor confirms you're ready.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Training 2000 will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Apprentice (any sector) - most apprenticeships require a functional skills maths qualification or GCSE equivalent
Administration assistant - maths used daily for data entry and reporting
Healthcare support worker - medication calculations and record-keeping
Construction trainee - measurements, quantities, and costing on site
Warehouse operative - picking, packing, and inventory counting
What you could study next
Functional Skills Maths Level 3 (A-level equivalent) - if you want to progress to higher-level study or roles that require stronger maths.
GCSE Mathematics - some learners choose to sit the GCSE after completing the Level 2 Functional Skills Maths Qualification.
Level 2 or Level 3 vocational qualifications - many apprenticeships and college courses accept the Level 2 Functional Skills Maths Certificate as a condition of entry.
