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Free Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Telford – Learn Telford

CostFREE
Duration17 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Functional Skills Maths Level 2 in Telford. Classes run at Learn Telford, with start dates throughout the year. Daytime sessions run part-time over 17 weeks, so you can fit study around other commitments. This is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent: when employers ask for GCSE maths or equivalent, a level 2 functional skills maths qualification meets that requirement. You'll work through number, measure, and data handling, applying maths to everyday and work situations. You'll sit an initial skills assessment first, so the course is pitched at the right level for you.

Who this course is for

This course is available a various venues across the Borough with start dates throughout the year. Please get in touch to find out more information

Entry requirements

You'll be complete a skills assessment to determine the level of the course at which you need to begin.

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 apply measurement and geometry skills to real tasks.
  • You'll use ratio and proportion to solve problems.
  • You'll develop problem-solving skills using maths in everyday and work situations.
  • You'll build speed and accuracy in mental and written calculation.

How you will learn

Classes are classroom based and run part-time during the day at Learn Telford. You'll learn through tutor-led sessions, practice exercises, and worked examples. Assessment is by a written exam set by City and Guilds. You'll complete a skills assessment at the start so your learning is planned at the right level.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Learn Telford will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Admin assistant: many roles require a maths qualification at this level.
  • Customer service advisor: handling payments, data, and figures daily.
  • Accounts clerk: entry-level finance roles often specify GCSE maths or equivalent.
  • Healthcare support worker: numeracy is checked at recruitment in most NHS trusts.
  • Retail supervisor: stock, pricing, and cash reconciliation require confident maths.
  • Teaching assistant: schools require a Level 2 maths qualification for most TA roles.
  • Warehouse operative: picking, packing, and logistics roles increasingly require this level.

What you could study next

Once you have your Level 2 Functional Skills Maths Certificate, you could move on to a Level 3 qualification in a subject that interests you, such as a BTEC or Access to Higher Education Diploma, many of which require maths at this level. If you work in a technical or financial field, AAT Level 2 in Accounting is a natural next step. You could also combine this with Functional Skills English Level 2 to meet entry requirements for a wider range of courses and jobs.

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