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Free Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Bradford – Skills for Work

CostFREE
Duration3 months
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Functional Skills Maths Level 2 in Bradford. Classes run at Skills for Work, with daytime sessions that fit around other commitments. You'll start with an initial assessment so the centre can confirm the right level for you and plan your learning from there. The course covers the maths skills needed for everyday life and work, from number and calculation through to data and problem-solving. It typically takes 3 months part-time. Functional Skills Level 2 is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent, accepted by employers and colleges that ask for GCSE maths or equivalent.

Who this course is for

Mathematics courses achieving full qualifications from Entry Level progressing to Level 2 qualifications. Foundation: (Entry 1 and 2) Improve your skills and confidence Intermediate: (Entry 3 – Level 1) • Maths; Improve your maths skills for life and work, learn maths techniques

Entry requirements

You will be required to undertake an initial assessment and basic skills diagnostic assessment to determine the level you are working prior to starting the course/qualification.

What you will learn

  • You'll work with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages.
  • You'll solve problems involving ratio and proportion.
  • You'll interpret and use measurements, shapes, and spatial reasoning.
  • You'll collect, organise, and interpret data from tables, charts, and graphs.
  • You'll apply maths to real-life and work-based situations.
  • You'll develop accuracy and checking strategies for calculations.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Skills for Work, with a tutor guiding you through topics and practice activities. Assessment is by a written examination set by City and Guilds. Before you start, you'll complete an initial assessment and a basic skills diagnostic to confirm you're working at the right level.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Skills for Work will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Administration assistant: many roles ask for a maths qualification at Level 2
  • Accounts clerk: basic bookkeeping and invoicing require confident numeracy
  • Healthcare support worker: medication and measurement tasks need solid maths
  • Retail supervisor: stock, pricing, and cash handling all draw on Level 2 maths
  • Teaching assistant: supporting pupils with numeracy requires your own qualification
  • Warehouse operative: picking, packing, and stock roles often require Level 2 maths

What you could study next

Once you hold a Level 2 functional skills maths qualification, you can move on to:

  • Level 3 qualifications in a wide range of subjects, many of which require Level 2 maths as an entry condition
  • AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting, if you want to move into finance
  • GCSE Maths, if you want a graded qualification for university entry or specific employer requirements
  • Apprenticeships at Level 2 or Level 3, where Functional Skills Level 2 often satisfies the English and maths requirement
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