Free Functional Skills Maths Level 2 in Runcorn. Classes run at Halton Adult Learning. Daytime sessions run part-time over 20 weeks, so you can fit study around family, work, or other commitments. The course covers Number, Measure, Shape and Space, and Handling Data. This level 2 functional skills maths qualification is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent. When employers ask for GCSE maths or equivalent, this certificate meets that requirement.
Who this course is for
Functional skills Maths course, explore a range of topics such as, Number, Measure, Shape and Space, Handling Data.
What you will learn
You'll work with numbers, including calculations, fractions, decimals, and percentages.
You'll apply measurement skills to real quantities, units, and scales.
You'll interpret and use shape and space, including area, perimeter, and volume.
You'll handle and interpret data presented in tables, charts, and graphs.
You'll solve multi-step problems using mathematical reasoning.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Halton Adult Learning. Assessment is by a written exam set by City and Guilds. The exam tests your ability to apply maths skills across the topic areas covered in the course. You'll have an initial assessment before you start so the centre can confirm that Functional Skills Maths Level 2 is the right level for you.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Halton Adult Learning 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 clerk: basic bookkeeping and invoicing roles often ask for GCSE maths or equivalent.
Healthcare support worker: NHS entry roles commonly require a gcse maths alternative at Level 2.
Retail supervisor: stock control and cash-handling roles value this qualification.
Teaching assistant: schools typically require Level 2 maths as a minimum.
Warehouse operative: numeracy checks and stock management benefit from this level.
What you could study next
Once you hold a free functional skills maths course certificate at Level 2, you could move into:
A Level 3 qualification in your chosen subject area, where Level 2 maths is often an entry requirement.
AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting, which builds directly on numeracy skills.
An apprenticeship that requires GCSE maths or equivalent as a condition of entry.
Further study in science, business, or health and social care at Level 3.
