Free Functional Skills Maths Level 2 in Walsall. Classes run at Blue Coat Church of England Academy, full-time during the day. No entry requirements are needed to start. This level 2 functional skills maths course covers the maths skills that employers and colleges ask for, and the Pearson Edexcel qualification is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent when you don't have a GCSE grade. The course typically takes one year. You'll sit an assessment at the end.
Who this course is for
Students without a GCSE maths qualification
Entry requirements
None.
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages.
You'll interpret and use data from tables, charts, and graphs.
You'll solve problems involving ratio, proportion, and scale.
You'll use formulae and carry out calculations in practical contexts.
You'll measure and work with shape, space, and units.
You'll apply maths to real-world situations such as budgeting, time, and measurement.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions at Blue Coat Church of England Academy, working through topics with a teacher and practising problem-solving. Assessment is by a written exam set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. There is no coursework element. You'll take the exam when your teacher confirms you're ready.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Blue Coat Church of England Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Apprentice or trainee in any trade (maths is a standard entry requirement)
Care assistant (many employers require Level 2 maths or equivalent)
Retail or warehouse operative (stock, cash handling, and data tasks)
Teaching assistant (schools require a maths qualification at this level)
Business administration assistant (numeracy used daily in office roles)
Customer service advisor (calculations and data handling in most roles)
What you could study next
Functional Skills Maths Level 2 is the recognised GCSE maths alternative, so it opens the door to most further study that lists GCSE maths as a requirement.
GCSE Mathematics (if you want the GCSE grade itself for a specific employer or course).
Level 3 qualifications in your chosen subject area, many of which require Level 2 maths as a condition of entry.
Apprenticeships at Intermediate or Advanced level, where Level 2 maths is a standard requirement.
