Free Functional Skills Maths Level 2 in Widnes. Evening classes run at Riverside College Kingsway Campus, so you can fit study around work or other commitments. You'll have an initial assessment after you apply to make sure this is the right level for you. The course covers number, measure, shape, space, and data handling at Level 2. It's the recognised GCSE maths equivalent when employers ask for GCSE Maths or equivalent. The course typically takes 5 months part-time.
Who this course is for
Aimed at 19+ learners
Entry requirements
Initial assessment after application
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, decimals, fractions, and percentages in practical contexts.
You'll interpret and use data from tables, charts, and graphs.
You'll solve problems involving ratio and proportion.
You'll calculate with measures including length, weight, capacity, and time.
You'll work with area, perimeter, and volume of common shapes.
You'll use statistical methods to compare and summarise data.
You'll apply maths to real-world situations such as budgeting, measurement, and planning.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions at Riverside College Kingsway Campus. Teaching covers the skills and knowledge tested in the Pearson Edexcel assessment. You'll be assessed through an externally set and marked written exam. There is no coursework component. Your initial assessment will help the centre plan the right pace and focus for your learning.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Riverside College Kingsway Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Accounts assistant: many roles require a maths qualification at Level 2
Retail supervisor: stock control and cash handling require confident numeracy
Healthcare support worker: medication calculations and record-keeping need Level 2 maths
Teaching assistant: schools often ask for a GCSE maths equivalent
Warehouse team leader: inventory and logistics roles value Level 2 numeracy
Apprentice in any trade: most apprenticeships require a functional skills maths qualification or GCSE
Customer service team leader: reporting and targets need solid number skills
What you could study next
With a Level 2 Functional Skills Maths Qualification, you can move on to a wide range of further study.
Level 3 qualifications in business, health, or your chosen field, many of which require Level 2 maths as an entry condition.
A BTEC or Access to Higher Education Diploma, if you're considering university.
An apprenticeship at Level 3 or above, where Level 2 maths is a standard entry requirement.
