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Free Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Sheffield – Realise

CostFREE
Duration3 months
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryWork based
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Functional Skills Maths Level 2 Qualification. Work-based training at your workplace. You study while you're in employment, fitting learning around your job. The course typically takes 3 months and covers practical maths skills: budgeting, measurements, data, and working with numbers in everyday work situations. City and Guilds awards the Qualification, and it's accepted by employers as a GCSE maths equivalent. You'll have an initial assessment at the start to confirm the right level for you. You need to be aged 19 or over.

Who this course is for

Functional Skills is about the practical application of maths and English. This means how you actually use these skills in real life situations.

This 10 week course is a great chance for those looking to gain their Maths and/or English qualifications.

The skills learnt can help to improve performance, boost confidence and support both business and personal growth.

They are respected qualifications awarded by City and Guilds.and they are accepted as GCSE A-C (or 4-9) equivalents. Completing your functional skills can aid your progression within your current place of work.

This course is cost-free to learners.

Entry requirements

You need to be aged 19 and over and will be assessed at the start of the course to determine the right level of support and learning

What you will learn

  • You'll apply number skills to real workplace and everyday situations.
  • You'll work with fractions, decimals, and percentages.
  • You'll interpret and use data, tables, and charts.
  • You'll calculate measurements and use geometry in practical contexts.
  • You'll understand and use ratios and proportions.
  • You'll manage financial calculations such as wages, budgets, and costs.

How you will learn

Learning is work-based, built around your current job role. You'll complete an initial assessment so your learning plan is set at the right level. Assessment is by a formal written exam set by City and Guilds. You'll work through practical maths tasks relevant to your working life, supported by your employer and a learning plan designed around your schedule.

What you will need to bring

IT equipment is required to access your learning materials. Realise will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Administrator: maths skills support invoicing, scheduling, and data entry.
  • Warehouse operative: calculations used daily for stock and measurements.
  • Retail supervisor: pricing, cash handling, and sales figures.
  • Healthcare support worker: dosage calculations and record-keeping.
  • Accounts assistant: entry-level finance roles often require a maths qualification.
  • Apprentice: many apprenticeships require a level 2 functional skills maths qualification or GCSE maths equivalent.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 qualifications in your sector: many require a GCSE maths alternative or equivalent as an entry condition, and this Qualification satisfies that.
  • Functional Skills English Level 2: pairs well with maths if you need both for work or further study.
  • AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting: a natural next step if you want to move into finance or bookkeeping.
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