Free Functional Skills Maths Level 2 Course in Sheffield. Classes run at Landmarks Specialist College, combining daytime sessions at the centre with online study you can do in your own time. There are no entry requirements and no formal age restrictions. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm the right level for you, and the centre will use it to plan your learning. The course runs full-time over one year. Functional Skills Maths Level 2 is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent, accepted by employers and colleges across England.
Who this course is for
These qualifications are for learners of all ages. They are suitable for adults and young people across a wide range of settings. Note these qualifications are only available to centres and learners in England.
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements for these qualifications and no formal age restrictions.
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages in practical contexts.
You'll interpret and use measurements, shapes, and everyday calculations.
You'll read, interpret, and draw charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll use ratios and proportions to solve real problems.
You'll apply maths to multi-step problems in work and everyday life.
You'll check and communicate your reasoning clearly.
How you will learn
Learning is blended: you'll study online at your own pace and attend daytime sessions at Landmarks Specialist College in Sheffield. Assessment is by a formal written exam set and marked externally by City and Guilds. There is no coursework portfolio. You must pass the exam to earn the qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Landmarks Specialist College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Admin assistant: many roles require maths at Level 2 or equivalent.
Accounts clerk: numerical accuracy is a core requirement.
Healthcare support worker: medication and measurement calculations needed.
Retail supervisor: stock, pricing, and cash-handling responsibilities.
Teaching assistant: supporting pupils with numeracy work.
Warehouse team leader: data, stock counts, and reporting tasks.
What you could study next
Functional Skills English Level 2: pairs well with maths if you want both qualifications employers ask for.
GCSE Maths (resit): if you want the GCSE grade itself rather than the Functional Skills equivalent.
Level 2 or Level 3 vocational qualifications: many courses in business, health, and construction require Level 2 maths as a condition of entry.
AAT Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Accounting: a natural next step if you want to move into finance or bookkeeping.
