Free Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Middlesbrough – St Marys Centre

CostFREE
Duration55 months
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryBlended learning
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Free Functional Skills Maths Level 2 in Middlesbrough. Classes run at St Marys Centre, with a mix of online study and time at the centre. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you. The course covers the maths skills employers and universities ask for, making it a recognised GCSE maths equivalent. It's a practical gcse maths alternative if you need a qualification for work, a college programme, or university entry. Study is flexible and daytime.

Who this course is for

This course is suited for Anyone who:

Would like to brush up, improve their maths Want to help their children with their maths Gain a recognized qualification to help with employment Need entry to University or other College programme Want to get on in their job

Entry requirements

You must be age 19+

We will check your current skills and advise you what Level you need to work at.

What you will learn

  • You'll work with whole numbers, decimals, fractions, and percentages.
  • You'll interpret and use data presented in tables, charts, and graphs.
  • You'll apply maths to solve problems in everyday and work-based contexts.
  • You'll use ratio and proportion in practical situations.
  • You'll understand and work with measures, shape, and space.
  • You'll develop the skills to check and verify your own calculations.

How you will learn

Learning is blended: you'll study online at times that suit you and attend daytime sessions at St Marys Centre. Assessment is by a written exam set and marked by City and Guilds. Your initial assessment will help the centre plan your learning and confirm the right starting point for you.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. St Marys 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.
  • Customer service advisor: handling transactions and data accurately.
  • Accounts clerk or finance assistant: entry-level roles often specify a maths qualification.
  • Healthcare support worker: numeracy is checked at recruitment in most NHS and care settings.
  • Retail supervisor: stock, pricing, and cash-handling responsibilities.
  • Teaching assistant: schools require a Level 2 maths qualification for most TA posts.

What you could study next

  • Functional Skills Maths Level 3: if you want to progress further before moving into A Level Maths.
  • GCSE Maths (resit): some college programmes or employers specify GCSE by name rather than equivalent.
  • Level 2 or Level 3 vocational qualifications: many courses in health, business, construction, and childcare require a Level 2 maths qualification as an entry condition.
  • Access to Higher Education Diploma: universities accept this alongside your maths certificate for degree entry.

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