Free Functional Skills Maths Level 2 in Leyland. Classes run at Runshaw College. Daytime sessions run part-time over 17 weeks, giving you time to balance study with other commitments. The course focuses on practical maths skills you can use at work and in everyday life: calculating percentages, managing finances, and applying numbers to real situations. You'll work individually at a pace that suits you. Before you start, a short Skills Check appointment confirms this is the right level for you. A level 2 functional skills maths qualification is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent when employers ask for maths at this level.
Who this course is for
Adults 19+. Our Functional Skills courses focus on the skills needed in everyday work and social situations. They help develop practical maths skills and allow you to apply these to a range of realistic everyday situations. Whether you need to learn how to calculate percentages for work or balance your personal finances, Functional Skills Maths courses will focus on practical maths skills used in everyday life. The awarding body for the course is City & Guilds (C&G). You will work individually, in pairs, small groups or as a whole group. In order to consolidate the skills and knowledge taught, you will need to do approximately 3 hours of directed study per week in your own time. Task based activities will allow you to practice these in real life scenarios. Your progress will be regularly reviewed with your tutor.
Entry requirements
Before you enrol, we will make sure you are enrolled to the right level of course for you through a short Skills Check and Information appointment. You should be able to state which skills you wish to improve, have clear goals you wish to achieve and be able to work independently.
What you will learn
You'll apply number skills to everyday work and personal finance situations.
You'll calculate percentages, fractions, and ratios in practical contexts.
You'll interpret and use data, charts, and graphs.
You'll solve problems involving measurements, shape, and space.
You'll use maths to plan and manage money, including budgets and bills.
You'll build accuracy and confidence working with numbers independently.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Runshaw College, working individually on practical tasks and problem-solving activities. The City and Guilds assessment includes an onscreen or paper-based exam. Before you enrol, a short Skills Check appointment is used to confirm the right level for you and to plan your learning.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Runshaw College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Administration assistant: many roles ask for a maths qualification at this level.
Accounts clerk or finance assistant: number skills are central to the work.
Retail supervisor: pricing, stock, and cash handling all require solid maths.
Healthcare support worker: medication calculations and record-keeping use maths.
Teaching assistant: supporting pupils with numeracy requires your own strong maths.
Warehouse or logistics coordinator: measuring, quantities, and data are daily tasks.
What you could study next
Functional Skills English Level 2: pairs well with your maths qualification for job applications and further study.
GCSE Maths: if you want a graded GCSE rather than a Functional Skills Certificate, this is the next step.
Level 3 qualifications in your chosen field: many Level 3 courses, including A Levels, T Levels, and vocational Diplomas, list Level 2 maths as an entry requirement.
AAT Foundation Certificate in Accounting: a natural next step if you're heading toward a finance career.
