Free Functional Skills Maths Level 2 in Birmingham. Classes run at Nova Training Birmingham, full-time during the day. This level 2 functional skills maths course runs over 13 weeks. You'll develop the maths skills needed to apply numbers, data, and problem-solving in real contexts. When employers ask for GCSE maths or equivalent, a functional skills maths qualification at Level 2 is the recognised alternative. The course is open to learners aged 16 to 18. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Level 2 is the right starting point.
Who this course is for
The Functional Skills qualification is intended for anyone wishing to develop their maths and English.
You will focus on both the underpinning skills as well as the ability to apply maths and English to different contexts.
Entry requirements
Must be aged 16 to 18
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages.
You'll interpret and use data presented in tables, charts, and graphs.
You'll apply maths to practical, everyday situations and contexts.
You'll solve problems involving measurement, shape, and space.
You'll use ratios and proportional reasoning.
You'll develop the underpinning skills that support maths in work and further study.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Nova Training Birmingham, full-time during the day. Learning covers both the underpinning maths skills and how to apply them in different contexts. Assessment is by a formal written exam set by City and Guilds. You must pass the exam to earn the qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Nova Training Birmingham will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Administration assistant: maths is a standard requirement for office roles.
Retail or warehouse operative: stock, pricing, and data tasks need Level 2 maths.
Healthcare support worker: numeracy is required for many NHS and care roles.
Accounts or finance assistant: a level 2 functional skills maths certificate supports entry-level finance work.
Apprenticeship applicant: most apprenticeships require Level 2 maths or a gcse maths equivalent.
What you could study next
Level 3 qualifications and A-levels: many require Level 2 maths as an entry condition.
Functional Skills Maths Level 1: if the initial assessment shows Level 2 is not yet the right fit, Level 1 builds the foundation first.
GCSE Mathematics: some learners choose to sit a GCSE after completing Level 2 Functional Skills, particularly if applying to higher education or roles that specify GCSE grade 4 or above.
