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Free Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in North Shields – Norham Adult Learning Centre

CostFREE
Duration12 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 North Shields. Evening classes run at Norham Adult Learning Centre, so you can fit study around work or other commitments. The course runs over 12 weeks and covers the maths skills that employers and colleges recognise as the GCSE maths equivalent. A free functional skills maths course for adults who already have the basics and want to reach Level 2. You'll sit a Pearson Edexcel assessment at the end.

Who this course is for

Maths Workshops are aimed at those who already possess the basics of Maths. They are assessed by Functional Skills tests at Level 1 or 2.

Entry requirements

Maths Workshops are aimed at those who already possess the basics of maths.

What you will learn

  • You'll work with whole numbers, decimals, fractions, and percentages in practical contexts.
  • You'll interpret and use ratios and proportions to solve problems.
  • You'll read, interpret, and draw charts, graphs, and tables.
  • You'll use measures, shapes, and basic geometry in real calculations.
  • You'll apply maths to everyday situations such as budgeting, measurement, and data.
  • You'll practise answering the types of questions used in the Level 2 Functional Skills test.

How you will learn

Classes are classroom based at Norham Adult Learning Centre, running in the evening over 12 weeks. You'll work through maths topics in a workshop format, building on existing knowledge. Assessment is by Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills tests at Level 1 or Level 2, taken when you're ready. There is no coursework portfolio; the qualification is awarded on the basis of the test result.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Administration assistant: many roles ask for a GCSE maths equivalent
  • Customer service advisor: numerical accuracy required in most positions
  • Healthcare support worker: maths is checked at recruitment in NHS and care settings
  • Accounts or finance assistant: entry-level roles often require Level 2 maths
  • Teaching assistant: schools require a functional skills maths qualification or GCSE
  • Retail supervisor: stock, cash handling, and reporting all need solid numeracy
  • Apprentice in any trade: most apprenticeships require Level 2 maths to complete

What you could study next

Once you hold the Level 2 Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics, you could move on to a GCSE Maths resit if you want a graded qualification for university entry. Alternatively, a Level 3 qualification in your chosen field, such as a BTEC, Access to Higher Education Diploma, or vocational Level 3 Award, will often accept Functional Skills Level 2 as the maths entry requirement.

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