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Free Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Saint Austell

CostFREE
Duration22 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Functional Skills Maths Level 2 in Saint Austell. Classes run at Link into Learning Clay TAWC. Sessions are part-time and daytime, running over 22 weeks at a manageable pace. This level 2 functional skills maths course covers the maths skills that employers and colleges look for. It's the recognised GCSE maths equivalent: when employers ask for GCSE maths or equivalent, a Functional Skills Level 2 certificate meets that requirement. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you, and the centre will use it to plan your learning.

Who this course is for

This course is for learners wishing to improve their English skills and gain a qualification in a supportive adult environment

What you will learn

  • You'll work with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages in everyday contexts.
  • You'll use ratios and proportions to solve practical problems.
  • You'll interpret and construct charts, tables, and graphs.
  • You'll calculate with measures including money, time, length, weight, and capacity.
  • You'll use basic algebra and formulae to find unknown values.
  • You'll apply maths to real-world situations such as budgeting, planning, and data analysis.
  • You'll develop the skills needed to pass the written and on-screen assessments.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Link into Learning Clay TAWC. Teaching covers both the skills content and the exam technique you'll need. Assessment is by a written paper and an on-screen test, both set and marked by City and Guilds. You must pass both components to achieve the qualification. Your tutor will track your progress throughout the 22 weeks and prepare you for each assessment.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Link into Learning Clay TAWC will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: many care employers ask for maths at this level
  • Teaching assistant: a common entry requirement for school support roles
  • Retail supervisor: stock, pricing, and cash-handling roles often require it
  • Accounts administrator: a foundation for bookkeeping and finance work
  • Apprentice (any sector): most apprenticeships require Level 2 maths to complete
  • Construction operative: required for many CSCS card applications
  • Healthcare support worker: NHS entry roles often specify this level

What you could study next

Once you hold the Level 2 Functional Skills Maths certificate, you could move on to a Level 3 qualification in a subject that interests you, such as a BTEC or Access to Higher Education Diploma if you're thinking about university. If you want to go further with maths specifically, AS or A Level Maths is an option. Many vocational qualifications at Level 3, including those in business, health and social care, and construction, also build directly on the numeracy skills you'll develop here.

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