Free Functional Skills Maths Level 2 in Manchester. Evening maths classes run at Withington Adult Learning Centre, so you can fit study around work or other commitments. This level 2 functional skills maths course covers the maths skills used in everyday life and the workplace: working with numbers, measures, shapes, and data. It runs over 41 weeks part-time. Functional Skills Level 2 is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent, accepted by employers and colleges that ask for GCSE maths or equivalent.
Who this course is for
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Entry requirements
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What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages.
You'll use ratios and proportion in practical contexts.
You'll interpret and use measurements, shapes, and spatial reasoning.
You'll collect, represent, and interpret data using charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll calculate probability and use statistical measures.
You'll apply maths to real problems in work and everyday situations.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Withington Adult Learning Centre during evening sessions. Teaching covers the skills and topics assessed in the Pearson Edexcel exam. Assessment is by a written external exam set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. You'll have an initial assessment before the course begins to confirm that Level 2 is the right starting point for you, and to help plan your learning.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Withington 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 this level
Accounts assistant: supports bookkeeping and financial record-keeping
Retail supervisor: stock, pricing, and sales calculations
Healthcare support worker: medication calculations and record-keeping
Teaching assistant: supports numeracy in primary and secondary schools
Warehouse team leader: inventory, weights, and logistics
Customer service advisor: handling payments and data
What you could study next
Level 3 Functional Skills Maths: the next step if you need a higher level for your course or employer.
AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting: a free functional skills maths qualification at Level 2 is often a requirement for entry.
GCSE Maths (resit): some learners use the level 2 functional skills maths certificate as a stepping stone toward a formal GCSE resit.
Vocational qualifications at Level 3: many require a maths qualification at Level 2 as a condition of entry.
