Free Functional Skills Maths Level 2 in Birkenhead. Classes run at Morthyng Vocational College Birkenhead. This level 2 functional skills maths course runs full-time during the day and takes around 75 hours to complete. It covers the maths skills employers and colleges ask for, making it a recognised gcse maths equivalent. You'll work through number, measure, and data handling in practical, real-world contexts. An initial assessment at the start confirms this is the right level for you and helps plan your learning.
Who this course is for
16-19
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages in everyday contexts.
You'll use ratios and proportional reasoning to solve practical problems.
You'll interpret and construct charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll calculate with measures including length, area, volume, weight, and time.
You'll use statistical methods to summarise and compare data.
You'll apply maths to multi-step problems drawn from work and daily life.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions at Morthyng Vocational College Birkenhead, with a mix of tutor-led instruction and practice tasks. Assessment is by a written exam set and marked by City and Guilds. The exam covers both non-calculator and calculator sections. Your tutor will use the initial assessment to shape your programme and track your progress toward the exam.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Morthyng Vocational College Birkenhead will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Accounts assistant: maths at this level is expected for finance admin roles.
Business administrator: supports applications and apprenticeship entry requirements.
Retail supervisor: stock, cash handling, and reporting all draw on Level 2 maths.
Healthcare support worker: many NHS trusts require a gcse maths equivalent.
Teaching assistant: schools require Level 2 maths for classroom support roles.
Warehouse operative or logistics coordinator: inventory and data tasks need this level.
Apprentice in any trade: most apprenticeship frameworks require Level 2 maths.
What you could study next
Once you hold the Level 2 Functional Skills Maths qualification, you could move on to:
GCSE Maths: if you want the traditional GCSE grade alongside your functional skills maths certificate.
A Level 3 qualification in your chosen vocational area: most Level 3 courses and apprenticeships accept this as their maths entry requirement.
AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting: a natural next step if you're heading into finance.
