Free Functional Skills Maths Level 2 in Walsall. Classes run at Nova Training Bloxwich, with full-time daytime sessions over 13 weeks. This level 2 functional skills maths course covers both the underpinning maths skills and how to apply them in real contexts. It's the recognised gcse maths equivalent: when employers ask for GCSE Maths or equivalent, a functional skills maths qualification at Level 2 meets that requirement. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Level 2 is the right starting point. Open to learners aged 16 to 18.
Who this course is for
The Functional Skills qualification is intended for anyone wishing to develop their maths and English.
You will focus on both the underpinning skills as well as the ability to apply maths and English to different contexts.
Entry requirements
Must be aged 16 to 18
What you will learn
You'll work with numbers, including calculations involving whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages.
You'll interpret and use data from tables, charts, and graphs.
You'll apply maths to everyday situations such as budgeting, measurement, and time.
You'll use ratio and proportion to solve practical problems.
You'll understand and work with basic geometry, including area, perimeter, and volume.
You'll develop the ability to check your own working and identify errors.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Nova Training Bloxwich, with tutor-led sessions five days a week. Assessment is by a formal written exam set by City and Guilds. This covers both the underpinning maths knowledge and your ability to apply it to different contexts. You'll work through practice questions and tasks in class to prepare for the exam.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Nova Training Bloxwich will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: many employers require a maths qualification at this level.
Warehouse operative: stock, measurement, and data tasks need solid numeracy.
Care assistant: numeracy is required for medication and record-keeping roles.
Apprentice (any sector): most apprenticeships require Level 2 maths to complete.
Accounts administrator: entry-level finance roles expect this level of maths.
Customer service advisor: handling payments and data confidently day to day.
What you could study next
Level 3 Functional Skills Maths: if you need a higher level of maths for a specific course or employer.
GCSE Maths (resit): some sixth forms and colleges accept Level 2 Functional Skills as entry to a GCSE resit programme.
Level 2 or Level 3 vocational qualification in your chosen sector: most require Level 2 maths as a co-requisite or entry condition.
Apprenticeship: completing this qualification opens the door to apprenticeships across most industries.
