Free Functional Skills Maths Level 2 Course in Cramlington. Classes run at Northumberland Skills Morpeth Campus, part-time during the day. The course runs over 30 weeks, giving you a manageable pace that fits around other commitments. Functional Skills Maths Level 2 is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent. When employers ask for GCSE maths or equivalent, this qualification meets that requirement. You'll cover number, measures, statistics, and problem-solving in everyday and work contexts.
Who this course is for
Adult
What you will learn
You'll work with numbers, including fractions, decimals, and percentages.
You'll interpret and use measurements, shapes, and spatial reasoning.
You'll read and interpret charts, tables, and statistical data.
You'll solve mathematical problems set in real work and everyday contexts.
You'll use ratio and proportion to tackle practical calculations.
You'll develop the skills to check and verify your own working.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom with a tutor. Learning is built around practical tasks and problem-solving activities. You'll be assessed through a written exam set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. Before the course begins, you'll have an initial assessment to confirm that Level 2 is the right starting point and to help plan your learning.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Northumberland Skills Morpeth Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Administration assistant: many roles require GCSE maths or equivalent
Accounts clerk: numerical accuracy is central to the role
Healthcare support worker: calculations used in medication and record-keeping
Retail supervisor: stock, pricing, and cash-handling all need solid maths
Warehouse operative: picking, measuring, and stock management roles
What you could study next
Functional Skills English Level 2: pair maths with the English equivalent to meet the full requirements many employers and courses ask for.
GCSE Maths: if you want a graded GCSE qualification, some learners move on to a formal GCSE resit after completing Level 2.
Level 2 or Level 3 vocational qualifications: many programmes in business, health, or construction require Level 2 maths as an entry condition, so this opens those doors.
