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Free Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Manchester – Greenheys Adult Learning Centre

CostFREE
Duration41 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Functional Skills Maths Level 2 in Manchester. Evening maths classes run at Greenheys Adult Learning Centre, so you can study without giving up your working day. This level 2 functional skills maths course covers the maths skills employers ask for: working with numbers, measures, data, and problem-solving in everyday contexts. Functional Skills Maths Level 2 is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent, accepted by employers and colleges across the UK. The course runs for 41 weeks part-time. You'll sit a Pearson Edexcel assessment at the end.

Who this course is for

Refer to the website for course information.

Entry requirements

Check the website for information on course entry requirement.

What you will learn

  • You'll work with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages.
  • You'll use ratios and proportions to solve practical problems.
  • You'll interpret and construct charts, tables, and graphs.
  • You'll calculate with measures, including time, money, length, and area.
  • You'll apply maths to real-world situations, such as budgeting and planning.
  • You'll develop problem-solving strategies for multi-step calculations.
  • You'll check and evaluate your answers for accuracy.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Greenheys Adult Learning Centre. Teaching covers both the skills and the exam technique you need. Assessment is by a Pearson Edexcel external examination. You'll have an initial assessment before the course begins to confirm that Level 2 is the right starting point for you, and the centre will use the results to plan your learning.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Greenheys Adult Learning Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Administration assistant: many roles require a maths qualification at Level 2
  • Accounts clerk: basic bookkeeping and invoicing rely on solid numeracy
  • Retail supervisor: stock control and cash handling need confident maths
  • Healthcare support worker: medication calculations and record-keeping require Level 2 maths
  • Teaching assistant: schools expect a GCSE maths equivalent as a minimum
  • Warehouse operative: picking, packing, and stock roles increasingly ask for Level 2 maths
  • Customer service advisor: handling payments and data entry with accuracy

What you could study next

Once you have your Level 2 Functional Skills Maths Certificate, you could move on to a GCSE Mathematics qualification if you want a graded result for university entry. For vocational routes, many Level 3 qualifications in business, health, childcare, and construction require Level 2 maths as an entry condition. You could also look at AAT Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Accounting if you want to move into finance.

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