Free Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in North Shields – Barnardo’s Employment, Training and Skills North
CostFREE
Duration52 hours
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
About this course
Free Functional Skills Maths Level 2 in North Shields. Classes run at Barnardo's Employment, Training and Skills North. This level 2 functional skills maths course is part of a 16-19 Study Programme and has no entry requirements. It covers the maths skills employers ask for, from working with numbers and percentages to interpreting data and solving practical problems. At 52 hours, it's a focused daytime commitment. Functional Skills Level 2 is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent: when employers ask for GCSE maths or equivalent, this qualification meets that standard.
Who this course is for
16-19 Study Programme
Entry requirements
No entry requirements, completed as part of a 16-19 Study Programme if required
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages in practical contexts.
You'll interpret and use charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll apply maths to real-world problems involving money, measurement, and time.
You'll use ratio and proportion to solve everyday tasks.
You'll understand and use basic statistical measures such as mean, median, and range.
You'll check and evaluate your own calculations for accuracy.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Barnardo's Employment, Training and Skills North. Learning is practical and task-based, applying maths to everyday situations. Assessment is by a written exam covering both non-calculator and calculator sections. You'll need to pass both components to earn the City and Guilds Level 2 functional skills maths certificate.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Barnardo's Employment, Training and Skills North will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: stock, pricing, and till work all use maths
Warehouse operative: measuring, counting, and data entry roles
Care assistant: medication calculations and record-keeping
Accounts administrator: entry-level finance and invoicing work
Apprentice in any trade: most apprenticeships require a maths qualification
Customer service advisor: handling payments and numerical queries
What you could study next
Level 3 Functional Skills Mathematics: for roles or courses that ask for a higher level of maths.
A-Level Maths or GCSE Maths resit: if you want a traditional qualification for university entry.
Vocational Level 3 qualifications (such as a BTEC or T Level): many require Level 2 maths as a condition of entry.
AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting: a natural next step if you want to move into finance.
