Free Functional Skills Maths Level 2 in Wandsworth. Classes run at LIBS Training, with a mix of online study and evening sessions at the centre. You'll start with an initial maths assessment and a diagnostic assessment, so the course is pitched at the right level for you. The course covers numbers, fractions, percentages, ratios, measurements, data handling, and shapes. At 55 hours part-time, it fits around work and other commitments. Functional Skills Maths Level 2 is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent when employers ask for GCSE maths or equivalent.
Who this course is for
The course is for adults who want to develop their maths skills and gain an Level 2 Functional Skills Maths qualification, wish to progress onto a vocational qualification, apply to university (GCSE equivalent) or simply improve their job prospects.
Entry requirements
You will need to complete a Mathematics initial assessment and a diagnostic assessment before registration on the course. You will already have maths skills at Level 1. You may already have passed an Level 1 exam.
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, decimals, and rounding to solve everyday problems.
You'll calculate fractions, percentages, and ratios in practical contexts such as discounts and pay.
You'll use measurements accurately, including length, weight, capacity, and time.
You'll handle and interpret data, including charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll apply geometry skills covering shapes, space, and scale.
You'll use maths confidently in work and money situations, such as wages and budgeting.
How you will learn
You'll study through a blend of online learning and evening classes at LIBS Training in Wandsworth. Online work lets you study at your own pace between sessions. The qualification is assessed by a written external exam set by City and Guilds. Before you start, you'll complete an initial maths assessment and a diagnostic assessment so your learning is planned around your current level.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. LIBS Training will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Administration assistant: maths skills are expected in most office roles.
Retail supervisor: needed for stock control, pricing, and cash handling.
Accounts clerk: a starting point toward bookkeeping and finance work.
Healthcare support worker: numeracy is checked at application and induction.
Teaching assistant: schools require a maths qualification at this level.
Warehouse operative: measurement and data skills used daily in logistics.
Apprentice in any trade: most apprenticeships require Level 2 maths to enrol.
What you could study next
Level 3 qualifications in your chosen subject: many colleges and training providers require Level 2 maths for entry.
Access to Higher Education Diploma: universities accept this route for degree entry, and Level 2 maths is often a condition.
AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting: a natural next step if you want to move into finance or bookkeeping.
Vocational qualifications in health, business, or construction: Level 2 maths is a common entry requirement across these sectors.
