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Free Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Southampton – Skills 2 Achieve Southampton

CostFREE
Duration6 months
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Functional Skills Maths Level 2 in Southampton. Classes run at Skills 2 Achieve Southampton, with part-time daytime sessions designed to fit around other commitments. You'll have an initial assessment to make sure this level is right for you, and a conversation about your goals before you start. The course covers applying maths to everyday situations, from working with numbers and measures to interpreting data and solving problems. It typically takes 6 months part-time. When employers ask for GCSE maths or equivalent, a level 2 functional skills maths qualification meets that requirement.

Who this course is for

This course is for young people aged 16-19 (or 24 with an EHCP) who would like to improve their maths skills perhaps to get a job or begin a course or training. It will help you to build your confidence dealing with numbers and you'll be able to demonstrate a sound grasp of the underpinning and basics of maths skills, and the ability to apply mathematical thinking to solve simple problems in familiar situations Functional Skills maths courses are included in all school leaver study programmes for anyone who hasn’t yet achieved grade 5 or above at GCSE. It's taken as part of our study programme which includes employability skills and the opportunity to participate in work experience and community projects. If College or school isn’t for you then our study programme may be the right environment for you to gain these valuable skills to enable you to move forward.

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements. You will have an initial assessment to establish which Functional Skills level of entry is right for you. You'll have a discussion with one of our Skills2Achieve tutors about your hobbies and interests and your career and study goals.

What you will learn

  • You'll work with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages in practical contexts.
  • You'll use ratios and proportions to solve real problems.
  • You'll interpret and present data using charts, tables, and graphs.
  • You'll apply measurement and geometry skills, including area, perimeter, and volume.
  • You'll use mathematical thinking to solve problems in familiar everyday situations.
  • You'll check and communicate your working clearly and accurately.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom with tutor-led sessions and guided practice. Assessment is by a formal written exam set by City and Guilds. The exam tests your ability to apply maths skills to practical problems. Your tutor will prepare you with practice tasks and mock assessments throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Skills 2 Achieve Southampton will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: many employers ask for maths at Level 2 or equivalent
  • Retail supervisor: stock, pricing, and cash-handling roles often require it
  • Teaching assistant: schools typically ask for maths at this level
  • Apprentice (any sector): most apprenticeships require Level 2 maths to complete
  • Admin or office worker: invoicing, data entry, and scheduling all use these skills
  • Warehouse or logistics operative: measuring, counting, and data recording roles

What you could study next

Once you have your Level 2 Functional Skills Maths Certificate, you could move on to a vocational qualification in your chosen field, many of which require maths at this level as a condition of completion. You could also progress to a Level 3 qualification, an apprenticeship, or an Access to Higher Education Diploma if you're considering university. If you want to strengthen your English alongside maths, a Functional Skills Qualification in English at Level 2 is a natural next step.

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