Free Functional Skills Maths Level 2 in Pickering. Classes run at Atmosphere Centre for Young People. Daytime sessions run part-time over 18 weeks, so you can fit study around other commitments. This is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent, accepted by employers and colleges when they ask for GCSE maths or equivalent. You'll cover number, measures, statistics, and problem-solving at Level 2. You'll have an initial assessment to make sure this is the right level for you.
Who this course is for
This course is for people who want to improve their Maths skills and who currently, do not hold a current Level 2 or higher qualification
Entry requirements
This course is for anyone aged 19 or over.
No previous experience is required. Basic IT skills are essential.
We will ask you to enrol on a BKSB assessment session. This will allow us to allocate the most suitable course for your individual level. We will
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, decimals, fractions, and percentages in everyday contexts.
You'll interpret and use measurements, shapes, and space.
You'll read and interpret charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll use statistical methods to summarise and compare data.
You'll solve multi-step maths problems using the right methods.
You'll apply maths to realistic work and life situations.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Atmosphere Centre for Young People. Assessment is by a written exam set and marked by City and Guilds. There is no coursework portfolio. You'll need to pass the exam to earn the qualification. Your tutor will use the initial assessment to plan your learning and track your progress through the 18 weeks.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Atmosphere Centre for Young People 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 roles often ask for a GCSE maths equivalent.
Retail supervisor: stock control and cash handling need confident numeracy.
Teaching assistant: schools require Level 2 maths as a minimum.
Care assistant: health and social care employers often ask for Level 2 maths.
Warehouse operative: roles involving stock or logistics benefit from this level.
What you could study next
Once you hold a Level 2 Functional Skills Maths qualification, you could move on to:
A Level 3 qualification in your chosen subject area, where maths at Level 2 is often a requirement.
AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting, if you want to work in finance or bookkeeping.
A GCSE Maths resit, if you want the traditional GCSE grade for a specific course or employer.
