Free Functional Skills Maths Level 2 in West Bromwich. Classes run at Nova Training West Bromwich. This full-time daytime functional skills maths course runs over 13 weeks. You'll develop both the underpinning maths skills and the ability to apply them in different real contexts. Level 2 is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent, so when employers ask for GCSE maths or equivalent, this qualification meets that requirement. The course is open to learners aged 16 to 18. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm the level is right for you.
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 apply number skills to everyday situations, including money, measures, and data.
You'll interpret and work with charts, graphs, and tables.
You'll use fractions, decimals, and percentages accurately.
You'll solve multi-step problems using mathematical reasoning.
You'll work with ratios, proportion, and formulae.
You'll develop the skills to apply maths across different contexts, not just in the classroom.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Nova Training West Bromwich, with tutor-led sessions throughout the 13 weeks. Learning covers both underpinning maths knowledge and its practical application. Assessment is by a written exam set and marked by City and Guilds. You'll need to pass the exam to earn the Level 2 qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Nova Training West Bromwich will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Administration assistant: maths skills used daily in office roles
Retail supervisor: stock, pricing, and cash handling all require Level 2 maths
Accounts clerk: entry-level finance work often requires a maths qualification
Healthcare support worker: numeracy is checked at recruitment in many NHS trusts
Warehouse operative: measuring, counting, and data entry roles
Apprentice in any trade: most apprenticeships require a Level 2 maths qualification
What you could study next
Level 3 qualifications in your chosen subject: many colleges and employers require Level 2 maths as a condition of entry.
A-levels or a BTEC Level 3: this functional skills maths qualification meets the maths entry requirement for most Level 3 study.
Apprenticeships: completing Level 2 maths opens the door to a wider range of apprenticeship programmes.
Functional Skills Maths Level 1: if the initial assessment suggests Level 2 is too big a step right now, Level 1 is the natural starting point.
