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Free Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Croydon

CostFREE
Duration52 hours
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Free Functional Skills Maths Level 2 in Croydon. Classes run at The Building Hope Academy as part of a 16 - 19 Study Programme. This level 2 functional skills maths course runs full-time during the day and takes around 52 hours to complete. It covers the maths skills employers and colleges ask for, and it's the recognised GCSE maths equivalent when applying for jobs or further study. There are no entry requirements. You'll have an initial assessment so the centre can plan your learning at the right level.

Who this course is for

16-19 Study Programme

Entry requirements

No entry requirements, completed as part of a 16-19 Study Programme if required

What you will learn

  • You'll work with whole numbers, decimals, fractions, 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 measures, shapes, and space, including area, perimeter, and volume.
  • You'll apply maths to real financial and practical situations.
  • You'll check and communicate your working clearly.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom at The Building Hope Academy, working through topics with a tutor and practising exam-style questions. Assessment is by a written external exam set and marked by City and Guilds. There is no coursework element. The exam tests both calculator and non-calculator skills across number, measure, and data.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The Building Hope Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Apprentice or trainee in most industries - many require a level 2 functional skills maths qualification or GCSE maths equivalent
  • Retail or customer service assistant - cash handling and stock calculations
  • Healthcare support worker - numeracy is checked at recruitment
  • Business administration assistant - invoicing, data entry, and reporting
  • Construction labourer or trade apprentice - measurements and quantities on site
  • Warehouse operative - picking, packing, and stock counts

What you could study next

Once you hold this functional skills maths certificate, you can move on to Level 3 qualifications in your chosen subject, including A Levels, T Levels, or vocational Diplomas. If you want to strengthen your English alongside maths, a Functional Skills Qualification in English at Level 2 is a natural next step. Both qualifications together meet the entry requirements for most apprenticeships and college programmes.

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