Free Functional Skills Maths Level 2 in Colchester. Classes run at Nova Training Colchester. You'll develop both the underpinning maths skills and the ability to apply them in real contexts. The course runs full-time during the day and takes 13 weeks to complete. A level 2 functional skills maths qualification is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent; when employers ask for GCSE maths or equivalent, this meets that requirement. You must be aged 16 to 18 to enrol.
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 numbers, including whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages.
You'll interpret and use charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll solve problems involving ratio, proportion, and scale.
You'll apply maths to everyday situations such as money, time, and measurement.
You'll use formulae and carry out calculations accurately.
You'll understand and interpret statistical information.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Nova Training Colchester, with a mix of taught sessions and practice tasks. Assessment is through a written exam set by City and Guilds. The exam tests both your underpinning maths knowledge and your ability to apply it to different contexts. There is no coursework component; the qualification is awarded on exam performance.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Nova Training Colchester will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Accounts assistant: many employers require a maths qualification at this level.
Retail supervisor: stock control and cash handling roles often specify GCSE maths or equivalent.
Business administrator: office roles commonly ask for a functional skills maths certificate or GCSE.
Healthcare support worker: NHS entry roles often require a gcse maths alternative at Level 2.
Warehouse operative or team leader: numeracy is tested at interview for many logistics roles.
Apprentice in any trade: most apprenticeship frameworks require Level 2 maths to complete.
What you could study next
Level 3 qualifications in your chosen subject: most Level 3 courses, A Levels, and BTECs require maths at Level 2 as a condition of entry.
Apprenticeships: completing a level 2 functional skills maths course satisfies the maths requirement for many apprenticeship standards.
Access to Higher Education Diploma: universities and colleges typically require Level 2 maths before you can start an Access course.
