Free Functional Skills Maths Level 2 in Stanley. Classes run at DurhamLearn The Louisa Centre. Daytime sessions run part-time over 36 weeks, making it manageable alongside caring responsibilities or other commitments. This level 2 functional skills maths course covers calculating, measuring, and working with fractions, decimals, and percentages. You'll also apply maths to everyday situations. When employers ask for GCSE maths or equivalent, a Functional Skills Level 2 qualification meets that requirement. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you.
Who this course is for
Anyone wishing to boost their skills and gain a functional skills qualification
What you will learn
You'll calculate with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages.
You'll measure and work with units of length, weight, capacity, and time.
You'll interpret and use data from tables, charts, and graphs.
You'll solve problems involving ratio and proportion.
You'll apply maths to real everyday situations, including money and budgeting.
You'll work with area, perimeter, and basic geometry.
How you will learn
You'll attend face-to-face classroom sessions with a tutor at DurhamLearn The Louisa Centre. Learning is paced to suit you, with a focus on the skills most relevant to your needs. Assessment is by a formal written exam, taken in person at the centre.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. DurhamLearn The Louisa Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Administration assistant: maths is a core requirement for most office roles.
Accounts clerk: handling invoices, payments, and basic bookkeeping.
Retail supervisor: managing stock, pricing, and cash handling.
Care assistant: many care employers require a GCSE maths equivalent.
Teaching assistant: schools ask for Level 2 maths as a minimum.
Warehouse operative: measuring, counting, and data entry tasks.
Customer service advisor: working with figures, targets, and reports.
What you could study next
Level 3 Functional Skills Maths: if you want to go further with maths before moving into higher study.
Access to Higher Education Diploma: many Access courses require Level 2 maths as an entry condition.
AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting: a natural next step if you're interested in finance or bookkeeping.
GCSE Maths: some learners choose to sit a formal GCSE after completing a functional skills maths qualification.
