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Free Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Wallsend

CostFREE
Duration12 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Functional Skills Maths Level 2 in Wallsend. Classes run at Swans Centre for Innovation during the day, part-time over 12 weeks. This level 2 functional skills maths course covers the maths skills that employers and colleges recognise as a GCSE maths equivalent. You'll work through number, measure, and data at your own pace in a classroom setting. The course is aimed at people who already have the basics of maths. You'll sit a Pearson Edexcel assessment at the end.

Who this course is for

Maths Workshops are aimed at those who already possess the basics of Maths. They are assessed by Functional Skills tests at Level 1 or 2.

Entry requirements

Maths Workshops are aimed at those who already possess the basics of maths.

What you will learn

  • You'll work with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages.
  • You'll solve problems involving ratio and proportion.
  • You'll interpret and use measurements, including area, perimeter, and volume.
  • You'll read and construct charts, graphs, and tables.
  • You'll analyse and compare statistical data.
  • You'll use formulae and apply maths to real-world problems.
  • You'll prepare for the Pearson Edexcel Level 2 functional skills maths assessment.

How you will learn

You'll attend daytime classroom sessions at Swans Centre for Innovation. Learning is part-time across 12 weeks, giving you time to practise and consolidate each topic. Assessment is by a Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills test at Level 2. The test covers both a non-calculator and a calculator paper.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Swans Centre for Innovation will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Administration assistant - many roles ask for a GCSE maths equivalent
  • Care assistant - employers often require Level 2 maths as a minimum
  • Retail supervisor - stock, pricing, and cash-handling roles need solid numeracy
  • Teaching assistant - schools require functional skills maths at Level 2
  • Warehouse operative - picking, packing, and logistics roles value maths skills
  • Apprentice in any sector - most apprenticeships require Level 2 maths to complete

What you could study next

Once you hold the Level 2 functional skills maths certificate, you could move on to a Level 3 qualification in a subject that interests you, such as a BTEC or Access to Higher Education Diploma. If you work in a specific sector, a vocational Level 3 in that area is a natural next step. Some learners also go on to A-level Maths or a numeracy-based professional qualification.

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