Free Functional Skills Maths Level 2 in Widnes. Classes run at Kingsway Learning Centre, part-time during the day over 20 weeks. The course covers Number, Measure, Shape and Space, and Handling Data. Functional Skills Maths Level 2 is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent. When employers ask for GCSE maths or equivalent, this qualification meets that requirement. Daytime sessions make it easier to fit study around caring responsibilities or other commitments.
Who this course is for
Functional skills Maths course, explore a range of topics such as, Number, Measure, Shape and Space, Handling Data.
What you will learn
You'll work with numbers, including calculations, fractions, decimals, and percentages.
You'll interpret and use measures, including length, weight, capacity, and time.
You'll understand shape and space, including area, perimeter, and angles.
You'll collect, represent, and interpret data using charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll solve problems using maths in everyday and work-related contexts.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Kingsway Learning Centre. Assessment is by a written examination set by City and Guilds. There is also an on-screen test component. You'll have an initial assessment before you start so the centre can confirm that Functional Skills Maths Level 2 is the right level for you and plan your learning accordingly.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Kingsway Learning Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Administrator: many roles require a maths qualification at this level.
Accounts assistant: basic bookkeeping and finance work.
Healthcare support worker: numeracy is checked at recruitment.
Retail supervisor: stock, pricing, and cash handling.
Teaching assistant: schools require maths at this level.
Warehouse operative: picking, packing, and inventory roles.
Customer service advisor: handling payments and data.
What you could study next
Level 3 Functional Skills Maths: the next step if you want to progress further in maths.
GCSE Maths: some learners use their Level 2 Functional Skills Maths Certificate as a stepping stone toward a formal GCSE qualification.
Level 2 or Level 3 vocational qualifications: many programmes in business, health and social care, and childcare require maths at this level as an entry condition.
