Free Functional Skills Maths Level 2 in South Shields. Classes run at Horsley Hill Family Hub. Daytime sessions are part-time, so you can fit study around family, work, or other commitments. This level 2 functional skills maths course covers the maths skills employers ask for, from working with numbers and percentages to interpreting data and solving everyday problems. It's the recognised GCSE maths equivalent, so when employers ask for GCSE maths or equivalent, this qualification counts. The course runs over 11 days. NOCN Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics at Level 2 with certificate.
Who this course is for
Adults seeking to develop their maths knowledge and skills while gaining certification
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages in practical contexts.
You'll interpret charts, tables, and graphs to draw conclusions.
You'll use ratio and proportion to solve real problems.
You'll apply maths to measure, estimate, and calculate accurately.
You'll handle money, budgets, and financial calculations with confidence.
You'll use formulae and understand basic algebra.
You'll check and interpret results to make sure answers are reasonable.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Horsley Hill Family Hub, working through topics with a tutor and practising applied maths tasks. Assessment is by a written external exam set and marked by NOCN. You'll have an initial assessment before you start to confirm that Functional Skills Maths Level 2 is the right level for you, and the centre will use it to plan your learning.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Horsley Hill Family Hub will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Admin assistant: many roles ask for a maths qualification at this level.
Accounts clerk: basic bookkeeping and invoicing work.
Retail supervisor: stock, pricing, and cash-handling calculations.
Healthcare support worker: medication measurements and record-keeping.
Teaching assistant: supporting pupils with numeracy in schools.
Warehouse operative: picking, packing, and stock-count accuracy.
Customer service advisor: handling payments and data entry.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Maths Level 3 (if available in your area): takes your maths further for roles that need stronger numeracy.
GCSE Mathematics: some learners use the Level 2 Functional Skills Maths Certificate as a stepping stone toward a GCSE resit.
Level 2 or Level 3 vocational qualifications in business, health and social care, or childcare: many of these require a maths qualification at this level as an entry condition.
