Free Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Wakefield – Manygates Adult Education Centre

CostFREE
Duration13 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNOCN awarding body

About this course

Free Functional Skills Maths Level 2 in Wakefield. Classes run at Manygates Adult Education Centre. Daytime sessions run part-time over 13 weeks, making it manageable alongside caring responsibilities or other commitments. The course covers using maths to solve everyday problems in work and real-life situations. Functional Skills Maths Level 2 is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent, accepted by employers and colleges when they ask for GCSE maths or equivalent. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you.

Who this course is for

On this course, learn how to use Maths to solve everyday problems in real-life situations at the right level for you.

Entry requirements

Please contact us on 01924 303302 for more information.

What you will learn

  • You'll apply number skills to solve practical, everyday problems.
  • You'll work with fractions, decimals, and percentages in real contexts.
  • You'll interpret and use data, charts, and graphs.
  • You'll use ratio and proportion in work and daily situations.
  • You'll calculate with measures including money, time, and distance.
  • You'll develop the maths skills needed for study or employment.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Manygates Adult Education Centre. Learning is practical and applied, focusing on using maths in real situations. Assessment is by a written external exam set by NOCN. You'll need to pass the exam to earn your qualification. Your tutor will prepare you throughout the course so you know what to expect.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Manygates Adult Education Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Administrative assistant: many roles ask for GCSE maths or equivalent
  • Customer service advisor: handles payments, data, and calculations daily
  • Healthcare support worker: numeracy needed for medication and record-keeping
  • Retail supervisor: stock, cash handling, and reporting require solid maths
  • Teaching assistant: supports pupils with maths in primary and secondary schools
  • Accounts or payroll clerk: entry-level finance roles require Level 2 maths
  • Warehouse operative: measures, quantities, and data entry used throughout

What you could study next

Once you have your Level 2 Functional Skills Maths Qualification, you could move on to a Level 3 qualification in a subject that interests you, such as an Access to Higher Education Diploma if you're considering university. You could also use it as a stepping stone into vocational qualifications at Level 2 or 3 in areas like business, health and social care, or construction, where employers and course providers ask for maths at this level.

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