Free Functional Skills Maths Level 2 in Halesowen. Classes run at Barnardo's Midlands ETS as part of a 16-19 Study Programme. This level 2 functional skills maths course covers the maths skills employers and colleges ask for, and is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent when you need to show a grade 4 or above. The course runs over 52 hours of daytime classroom study, with no entry requirements. You'll sit a City and Guilds assessment at the end.
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 practical contexts.
You'll use ratios and proportional reasoning to solve real problems.
You'll interpret and construct charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll calculate with measures including money, time, length, weight, and capacity.
You'll apply statistical methods to analyse and compare data.
You'll use formulae and equations to solve numerical problems.
You'll check and evaluate your own calculations for accuracy.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Barnardo's Midlands ETS, working through topics with a tutor and practising problem-solving tasks. Assessment is by a written City and Guilds exam. Before you start, you'll have an initial assessment to confirm that Functional Skills Maths Level 2 is the right level for you, and to help plan your learning.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Barnardo's Midlands ETS will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail sales assistant - stock, pricing, and till work all need solid maths.
Accounts administrator - supports bookkeeping and financial record-keeping.
Healthcare support worker - drug calculations and measurements require Level 2 maths.
Warehouse operative - picking, packing, and stock counts use numerical skills.
Apprentice in any trade - most apprenticeships require a Level 2 maths qualification.
Customer service advisor - handling payments and data entry day to day.
What you could study next
Level 3 Functional Skills Mathematics - if you need maths at a higher level for further study or specific roles.
A-Level or GCSE Maths - for those moving into academic study who want a traditional qualification route.
Vocational Level 3 qualifications - many Level 3 courses in business, health, or engineering list a Level 2 maths qualification as an entry requirement. Completing this Course opens those doors.
