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Free Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Widnes – Kingsway Learning centre – Evening

CostFREE
Duration20 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Functional Skills Maths Level 2 in Widnes. Evening classes run at Kingsway Learning Centre, so you can fit study around work or other commitments. This level 2 functional skills maths course covers Number, Measure, Shape and Space, and Handling Data. It runs for 20 weeks part-time. Functional Skills Level 2 is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent, accepted by employers and colleges that ask for GCSE Maths or equivalent. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you.

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 whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages.
  • You'll solve problems involving ratio and proportion.
  • You'll use measures including length, weight, capacity, and time.
  • You'll interpret and calculate with shapes, perimeters, areas, and volumes.
  • You'll read, interpret, and present data using charts, tables, and graphs.
  • You'll calculate probability and use statistics to draw conclusions.
  • You'll apply maths to everyday and work-based problems.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Kingsway Learning Centre. Teaching covers the core topic areas set out in the qualification: Number, Measure, Shape and Space, and Handling Data. Assessment is by a written exam. You'll need to pass the exam to earn your certificate. Your tutor will prepare you for the exam format throughout the course.

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

  • Administration assistant: many employers require GCSE Maths or equivalent at this level.
  • Accounts clerk or finance assistant: numerical accuracy is a core requirement.
  • Healthcare support worker: NHS employers often ask for a maths qualification at this level.
  • Retail supervisor: stock control, cash handling, and reporting all draw on these skills.
  • Teaching assistant: schools typically require Functional Skills Level 2 or GCSE Maths.
  • Warehouse team leader: data handling and measurement skills apply directly.

What you could study next

Once you have your Level 2 Functional Skills Maths Certificate, you could move on to A-Level Maths or a BTEC qualification that requires a maths entry condition. If you're heading into a professional or technical field, an AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting is a natural next step. You could also combine this with a Functional Skills English Level 2 qualification to meet the full entry requirements for many apprenticeships and further education courses.

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