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Free Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Lambeth – Lambeth Adult Learning – Evening

CostFREE
Duration55 hours
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryBlended learning
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Functional Skills Maths Level 2 in Lambeth. Evening classes run at Lambeth Adult Learning, with a mix of online study and time at the centre. This level 2 functional skills maths course covers numbers, fractions, percentages, ratios, measurements, data handling, and shapes. It's the recognised GCSE maths equivalent, so when employers ask for GCSE maths or equivalent, this qualification counts. The course runs for around 55 hours part-time. You'll need to complete an initial maths assessment and a diagnostic assessment before you enrol.

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
  • You'll calculate fractions, percentages, and ratios
  • You'll handle money and time in practical, work-based situations
  • You'll interpret and present data using charts, tables, and graphs
  • You'll measure and work with shapes and space
  • You'll apply maths skills to everyday tasks, including budgeting and planning

How you will learn

You'll study through a blend of online learning and evening sessions at Lambeth Adult Learning. Before the course begins, you'll complete an initial assessment and a diagnostic assessment so your learning can be planned around your current level. Assessment is by a written exam set by City and Guilds. Your online study supports what you cover in class, so you can work through material at times that suit you.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Lambeth Adult Learning will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Administrator: many roles ask for a maths qualification at this level
  • Accounts assistant: basic numeracy and a maths certificate support entry-level finance work
  • Healthcare support worker: NHS employers often require GCSE maths or equivalent
  • Retail supervisor: stock control and cash handling roles value a maths qualification
  • Teaching assistant: schools require GCSE maths or equivalent for most TA posts
  • Warehouse operative: roles involving inventory or logistics often specify maths at this level

What you could study next

Completing this free functional skills maths course opens several routes. You could move into a vocational qualification in a trade, business, or care sector. If you're considering university, this qualification satisfies many foundation and access course entry requirements as a GCSE maths alternative. You might also progress to:

  • Access to Higher Education Diploma (if you're aiming for university)
  • Level 2 or Level 3 vocational qualifications in your chosen sector
  • An apprenticeship that requires maths at this level
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