Free Functional Skills Maths Level 2 in Shrewsbury. Classes run at SBC Training, full-time during the day. This level 2 functional skills maths course is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent, accepted by employers and colleges in place of GCSE Maths grade 4 or above. The course typically takes 6 months. You'll cover number, measure, data, and problem-solving in practical, everyday contexts. To be eligible for funding, you must be aged 19 or over and, if you're a non-UK national, have been resident in the UK for the past 3 years.
Who this course is for
Learners who want to improve their Maths Skills
Entry requirements
To be eiligible for fudning learners must be aged 19+ and, if a non-uk national, have been resident in the UK for the past 3 years
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages in real contexts.
You'll interpret and use charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll apply measurement and geometry to practical problems.
You'll use statistical methods to analyse and compare data.
You'll solve multi-step problems using mathematical reasoning.
You'll check and evaluate your own calculations for accuracy.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at SBC Training, with a mix of taught sessions and practice tasks. Assessment is by a written exam set and marked by City and Guilds. The exam tests your ability to apply maths skills to realistic, everyday problems. You'll have an initial assessment at the start so the centre can confirm that Level 2 is the right level for you and plan your learning accordingly.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. SBC Training will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Administration assistant: many employers require a GCSE maths equivalent for office roles.
Accounts clerk: numerical accuracy is central to this role.
Healthcare support worker: NHS employers commonly ask for a functional skills maths qualification.
Retail supervisor: stock, pricing, and cash-handling all draw on Level 2 maths.
Teaching assistant: schools require a GCSE maths alternative at Level 2 or above.
Warehouse operative (team leader): rota planning and stock counts need solid numeracy.
What you could study next
Level 3 qualifications in your chosen field: many Level 3 courses, apprenticeships, and college programmes require a Level 2 maths qualification as an entry condition.
Functional Skills Maths Level 2 also meets the maths entry requirement for nursing, teaching, and social care training programmes.
If you want to go further with maths, GCSE Maths (resit) or a Level 3 Core Maths qualification are the natural next steps.
