Free Functional Skills Maths Level 2 in Halifax. Classes run at Francis St Calderdale College. Daytime sessions run part-time, so you can fit study around other commitments. This level 2 functional skills maths course covers the maths skills employers and colleges ask for. It's the recognised GCSE maths equivalent when employers ask for GCSE grade 4 or above. The course runs for 96 hours in total. You'll sit a Pearson Edexcel assessment at the end. Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics Level 2 with certificate.
Who this course is for
See website for more details
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages.
You'll interpret and use ratios and proportions in practical contexts.
You'll read and construct charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll use formulas and solve problems involving measures and geometry.
You'll apply maths to real-world situations such as budgeting, measurement, and data.
You'll develop the skills to check and interpret numerical information accurately.
How you will learn
You'll attend classroom sessions at Francis St Calderdale College. Learning is delivered face to face, with tutor-led teaching and practice exercises. Assessment is by a written external exam set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. You'll have an initial assessment at the start to confirm that Functional Skills Maths Level 2 is the right level for you, and the centre will use it to plan your learning.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Francis St Calderdale College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Administration assistant: many roles require a maths qualification at this level
Accounts clerk: basic bookkeeping and invoicing roles often ask for a GCSE maths alternative
Retail supervisor: stock control and cash handling benefit from Level 2 maths
Healthcare support worker: numeracy checks are common in NHS recruitment
Teaching assistant: schools require a functional skills maths qualification or GCSE equivalent
