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Free Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Chorley

CostFREE
Duration55 hours
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Free Functional Skills Maths Level 2 in Chorley. Classes run at Living Waters Church, with daytime sessions designed to fit around other commitments. 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. Over 55 hours of part-time study, you'll build the maths skills that employers and colleges recognise as a GCSE maths equivalent. A level 1 qualification is desirable but not essential.

Who this course is for

Via our Multiply funded project and for lower skilled an/or unemployed residents of Lancashire. Adults lacking confidence in maths can gain an Level 2 qualification in functional maths.

Entry requirements

A level 1 qualification would be desirable as is an interest in improving your Maths.

What you will learn

  • You'll work with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages in everyday contexts.
  • You'll interpret and use data from tables, charts, and graphs.
  • You'll solve problems involving ratio, proportion, and scale.
  • You'll use formulas and carry out calculations involving area, perimeter, and volume.
  • You'll understand and apply probability in practical situations.
  • You'll use maths to manage money, including budgets, bills, and wages.

How you will learn

Classes are classroom based and part-time, with daytime attendance at Living Waters Church. You'll learn through tutor-led sessions and practice tasks. Assessment is by a written external exam set and marked by City and Guilds. There is no coursework or portfolio. You must pass the exam to earn the qualification.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Living Waters Church will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: many employers ask for a GCSE maths equivalent at this level.
  • Retail supervisor: stock, pricing, and cash-handling roles often require Level 2 maths.
  • Teaching assistant: schools require maths at Level 2 or above.
  • Warehouse operative: roles involving stock counts and data entry often specify this level.
  • Accounts administrator: entry-level finance roles require confident numeracy.
  • Apprentice (any sector): most apprenticeships require Functional Skills Maths Level 2 or GCSE maths.

What you could study next

Once you hold this 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, a BTEC, an Access to Higher Education Diploma, or a vocational course that previously required GCSE maths. If you want to go further with maths itself, GCSE Maths is the natural next step.

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