Free Functional Skills Maths Level 2 in Darlington. Classes run at Adult Education at The Coleridge Centre, full-time during the day. This level 2 functional skills maths course runs over 12 weeks and covers the maths skills employers ask for, from working with numbers and fractions to using data and solving everyday problems. When employers ask for GCSE maths or equivalent, a functional skills maths qualification at Level 2 meets that requirement. You'll sit an initial assessment so the centre can confirm this is the right level for you.
Who this course is for
Anyone aged 19+ who needs a maths qualification
Entry requirements
Aged 19+
Reside in the North Yorkshire or Tees Valley area and have the right to live and work in the UK and lived in the UK or EU continuously for the previous three years before the start of learning.
Any questions please contact us.
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, decimals, fractions, and percentages.
You'll use ratios and proportions to solve practical problems.
You'll interpret and construct charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll calculate with measures including money, time, length, and area.
You'll apply maths to real-world contexts such as budgeting and planning.
You'll develop problem-solving skills using mathematical reasoning.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at The Coleridge Centre, with a mix of taught lessons, practice exercises, and group work. Assessment is by a written external exam set by NOCN. 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. Adult Education at The Coleridge Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Administrator: many admin roles require a maths qualification at this level.
Retail supervisor: manages stock, cash, and sales figures.
Healthcare support worker: numeracy is checked at recruitment in most NHS trusts.
Teaching assistant: schools require maths at Level 2 or GCSE equivalent.
Warehouse operative: picking, packing, and stock roles often require this level.
Customer service advisor: handles billing, refunds, and numerical queries.
What you could study next
Level 3 Functional Skills Maths: if you need maths at a higher level for a specific course or employer.
GCSE Maths (resit): some colleges and apprenticeship programmes ask for a GCSE grade rather than a functional skills maths certificate; this is the direct alternative route.
Access to Higher Education Diploma: many Access courses require Level 2 maths as an entry condition.
AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting: a natural next step if you want to move into finance or bookkeeping.
