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Free Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in North Shields – North Shields YMCA

CostFREE
Duration12 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Functional Skills Maths Level 2 in North Shields. Classes run at North Shields YMCA during the day, part-time over 12 weeks. This is a free functional skills maths course for adults who already have the basics of maths and want to build on them. The course covers the skills tested in the Pearson Edexcel Level 2 assessment, which is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent accepted by employers and colleges. If daytime level 2 functional skills maths classes suit your schedule, this is a practical, manageable route to a real qualification.

Who this course is for

Maths Workshops are aimed at those who already possess the basics of Maths. They are assessed by Functional Skills tests at Level 1 or 2.

Entry requirements

Maths Workshops are aimed at those who already possess the basics of maths.

What you will learn

  • You'll work with whole numbers, decimals, fractions, and percentages.
  • You'll solve problems involving ratio and proportion.
  • You'll use formulas and carry out calculations involving measures, shape, and space.
  • You'll interpret and analyse data presented in tables, charts, and graphs.
  • You'll apply maths to everyday situations such as budgeting, measurement, and time.
  • You'll practise the skills needed to pass the Pearson Edexcel Level 2 assessment.

How you will learn

You'll attend classroom-based workshops at North Shields YMCA. Learning is delivered in a group setting with tutor support. Assessment is by a formal Functional Skills test at Level 1 or Level 2, as appropriate for your level. The test is set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. Your progress will be tracked throughout the course to prepare you for the assessment.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. North Shields YMCA will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: many employers ask for a GCSE maths equivalent
  • Teaching assistant: schools require Level 2 maths as a minimum
  • Retail supervisor: stock, pricing, and cash-handling roles need solid numeracy
  • Accounts administrator: entry-level finance roles often require this qualification
  • Apprentice (any sector): most apprenticeships require Level 2 maths to complete
  • Healthcare support worker: NHS entry roles commonly require a gcse maths alternative

What you could study next

Once you hold the Level 2 Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics, you could move on to a GCSE Mathematics resit if you want a graded qualification for university entry. Alternatively, a Level 3 qualification in your chosen field, such as a BTEC or Access to Higher Education Diploma, often requires Level 2 maths as a condition of entry. You could also progress to AAT Level 2 in Accounting if numbers are a direction you want to take further.

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