Free Functional Skills Maths Level 2 in Hammersmith and Fulham. Classes run at William Morris Sixth Form. Daytime sessions run part-time over one year, giving you time to manage other commitments alongside your studies. This level 2 functional skills maths course covers the practical maths skills that employers and colleges recognise as a GCSE maths equivalent. You'll need GCSE grades mainly at 1 or 2, or passes at Entry Level 3 Maths and English, to join.
Who this course is for
Post-16 learners
Entry requirements
Students with GCSE grades at mainly 1/ 2s or at least passes at Entry Level 3 English and Maths.
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, 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 contexts such as budgeting and calculating costs.
You'll develop strategies for checking and presenting your working clearly.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at William Morris Sixth Form, with structured daytime sessions over the year. Assessment is by a written exam set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. There is no coursework component. You'll sit the exam when your tutor confirms you're ready.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. William Morris Sixth Form 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.
Customer service advisor: handling transactions and data day to day.
Accounts clerk: entry-level finance and bookkeeping support.
Healthcare support worker: numeracy is checked at recruitment in most NHS trusts.
Retail supervisor: stock, pricing, and cash management.
Teaching assistant: schools require Level 2 maths as a minimum.
Warehouse operative: measuring, counting, and data entry tasks.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Maths Level 2 opens the door to a wide range of further study. You could move on to a GCSE Maths resit if you want a graded qualification for university entry. Many vocational courses at Level 3, including BTEC and T Level programmes, also require Level 2 maths as an entry condition. AAT Level 2 in Accounting is another option if you want to build on your numeracy in a professional direction.
