Free Functional Skills Maths Level 2 in Ipswich. Classes run at Suffolk New College. Daytime, part-time sessions make it easier to fit study around other commitments. This level 2 functional skills maths course covers the maths skills that employers and colleges look for, including working with numbers, measures, and data. It takes around one year part-time to complete. When employers ask for GCSE maths or equivalent, a functional skills maths qualification at Level 2 meets that requirement.
Who this course is for
Please see view the course at http://www.suffolk.ac.uk/courses
Entry requirements
You must be aged 19+ and successfully complete a screening assessment, which will be outlined via email upon application.
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, decimals, fractions, and percentages.
You'll interpret and compare data using charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll use ratio and proportion in practical contexts.
You'll apply maths to real measurements, including area, volume, and scale.
You'll solve multi-step problems using the right mathematical methods.
You'll check and explain your working clearly.
How you will learn
Classes are classroom based at Suffolk New College. You'll learn through tutor-led sessions and practice activities. Assessment is by a written external exam set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. You must pass the exam to earn the qualification. Before you start, you'll complete a screening assessment to confirm this is the right level for you.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Suffolk New College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Administration assistant: many roles ask for a GCSE maths equivalent
Customer service adviser: handling payments and data needs solid numeracy
Healthcare support worker: medicines, measurements, and records require maths
Retail supervisor: stock, pricing, and cash management all use Level 2 maths
Accounts or finance assistant: a free functional skills maths course for adults is a common entry step
Teaching assistant: schools require maths at Level 2 or above
What you could study next
Once you hold a Level 2 functional skills maths certificate, you could move on to:
A Level 3 qualification in your chosen subject, where maths at Level 2 is often a condition of entry.
Functional Skills Maths Level 2 in English, if you want both qualifications employers commonly request together.
An Access to Higher Education Diploma, which typically requires Level 2 maths before you start.
