Free Functional Skills Maths Level 2 in Coventry. Classes run at Southfields Adult Education Centre. Daytime sessions run part-time, so you can fit study around other commitments. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm that Functional Skills Maths Level 2 is the right level for you, and the centre will use it to plan your learning. The course covers number, measure, statistics, and problem-solving at a level that employers recognise as a GCSE maths equivalent. It runs over 85 hours.
Who this course is for
Courses run on various days, times and venues in Coventry. Some courses may also be offered online. For more detailed information regarding courses please visit our website: http//www.coventry.gov.uk/adulted from 01/08/2022 or select the "Go to course" option below.
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages.
You'll use ratios and proportion to solve practical problems.
You'll interpret and use measurements, shapes, and scale.
You'll collect, represent, and interpret data using charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll calculate probability and use statistical measures.
You'll apply maths to real-world contexts such as finance, planning, and measurement.
You'll develop the problem-solving skills needed to tackle multi-step maths questions.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Southfields Adult Education Centre. Teaching covers the skills and topics in the Pearson Edexcel specification. Assessment is by a written examination. The exam tests your ability to apply maths skills across a range of practical contexts. You'll need to pass both a non-calculator and a calculator paper to achieve the qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Southfields Adult Education Centre 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 this level.
Accounts clerk - basic bookkeeping and financial work.
Retail supervisor - stock, pricing, and cash-handling tasks.
Healthcare support worker - numeracy is checked at NHS recruitment.
Teaching assistant - required for many school support roles.
Warehouse operative - picking, packing, and inventory calculations.
Customer service advisor - handling payments and data entry.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Maths Level 1 - if your initial assessment shows Level 2 is too large a step, Level 1 builds the foundations first.
GCSE Mathematics - some learners use the Level 2 Functional Skills Maths Certificate as a stepping stone toward sitting a full GCSE.
Level 3 qualifications in business, health, or other vocational areas - many require a maths qualification at Level 2 or above for entry.
