Free Functional Skills Maths Level 2 in Lambeth. 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: when employers ask for GCSE maths or equivalent, this qualification meets that standard. The course runs daytime, part-time, and takes around 55 hours to complete. You'll start with an initial assessment and a diagnostic to confirm Level 2 is the right starting point.
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 in everyday contexts.
You'll calculate fractions, percentages, and ratios, including discounts and proportions.
You'll use measurements accurately, including length, weight, volume, and time.
You'll handle and interpret data, including charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll work with shapes and space, including area and perimeter.
You'll apply maths to practical situations, such as managing money and time at work.
How you will learn
You'll study through a blend of classroom sessions at Lambeth Adult Learning and online learning you can do in your own time. Assessment is by a written external exam set by City and Guilds. Before the course begins, you'll complete a maths initial assessment and a diagnostic assessment. These help confirm the course is at the right level for you and shape how your learning is planned.
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 require a GCSE maths equivalent as standard.
Accounts assistant: day-to-day number work needs solid maths skills.
Healthcare support worker: numeracy is checked at application and on the job.
Retail supervisor: stock, pricing, and cash handling all draw on Level 2 maths.
Teaching assistant: schools expect GCSE maths or a recognised equivalent.
Warehouse operative: measurement, data, and calculation feature in most roles.
What you could study next
Level 3 qualifications in your chosen subject: many Level 3 courses, including A-levels and vocational diplomas, ask for Level 2 maths as an entry requirement.
Access to Higher Education Diploma: if university is the goal, this free functional skills maths qualification is often a prerequisite for Access courses.
Apprenticeships: most apprenticeship standards require Functional Skills Maths Level 2 or a GCSE maths equivalent before or during the programme.
Vocational qualifications in health, business, construction, or childcare: Level 2 maths opens the door to a wide range of sector-specific training.
