Free Functional Skills Maths Level 2 in Leyland. Evening maths classes run at Runshaw College, so you can fit study around work or other commitments. You'll start with a short Skills Check to make sure this is the right level for you. The course covers practical maths skills used in everyday work and life, from calculating percentages to managing finances. It runs for 17 weeks part-time. A Level 2 functional skills maths qualification is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent when employers ask for maths at that 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 realistic everyday situations at work and at home.
You'll calculate percentages, fractions, and ratios in practical contexts.
You'll interpret and use data, charts, and graphs.
You'll work with measures, shape, and space in everyday scenarios.
You'll manage and check calculations involving money and personal finances.
You'll develop the confidence to work independently on maths problems.
How you will learn
Classes are classroom based and run in the evening at Runshaw College. You'll work individually on tasks and exercises that apply maths to realistic situations. Assessment is through a formal City and Guilds examination. Your initial Skills Check appointment helps place you at the right level and shapes how your learning is planned.
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
Administrator: many roles ask for a maths qualification at this level.
Accounts assistant: supports basic bookkeeping and financial tasks.
Retail supervisor: stock control and cash handling require solid numeracy.
Healthcare support worker: medication calculations and record-keeping.
Teaching assistant: supporting pupils with numeracy in the classroom.
Warehouse operative: measuring, weighing, and stock management.
Customer service advisor: handling payments and data accurately.
What you could study next
Level 3 Functional Skills Maths: the next step if you want to develop further beyond the GCSE maths alternative level.
GCSE Mathematics: some learners choose to sit a formal GCSE after completing a free functional skills maths course.
AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting: a natural next step if you want to move into finance or bookkeeping.
Access to Higher Education Diploma: many Access courses require maths at this level as an entry condition.
