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Free Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Ripon – Ripon Community House Ripon

CostFREE
Duration18 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Functional Skills Maths Level 2 in Ripon. Classes run at Ripon Community House Ripon. Daytime sessions run part-time over 18 weeks, making it manageable alongside caring responsibilities or other commitments. This level 2 functional skills maths course covers the maths skills that employers and colleges ask for. Functional Skills Maths Level 2 is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent, so when employers ask for GCSE maths or equivalent, this qualification meets that requirement. You'll sit an external assessment to earn your City and Guilds Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics at Level 2. A free functional skills maths course for adults who don't yet hold a Level 2 maths qualification.

Who this course is for

This course is for people who want to improve their Maths skills and who currently, do not hold a current Level 2 or higher qualification

Entry requirements

This course is for anyone aged 19 or over. No previous experience is required. Basic IT skills are essential. We will ask you to enrol on a BKSB assessment session. This will allow us to allocate the most suitable course for your individual level. We will

What you will learn

  • You'll work with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages in everyday contexts.
  • You'll interpret and use ratios and proportions to solve practical problems.
  • You'll read, interpret, and draw graphs, charts, and tables.
  • You'll use formulas and carry out calculations involving measures, shape, and space.
  • You'll analyse and compare data sets using averages and range.
  • You'll apply maths to real-world situations such as budgeting, measurement, and time.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Ripon Community House Ripon, working through topics with tutor support. Assessment is by an externally set and marked written exam. You'll need to pass the exam to earn the qualification. Your tutor will track your progress throughout the course and help you prepare for the assessment.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Ripon Community House Ripon will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Accounts assistant: many roles ask for a maths qualification at Level 2 or equivalent.
  • Healthcare assistant: NHS and care employers often require a GCSE maths equivalent.
  • Teaching assistant: schools typically ask for Level 2 maths as a minimum.
  • Retail supervisor: stock control and cash-handling roles value verified maths skills.
  • Warehouse operative: numeracy checks are common in logistics and distribution hiring.
  • Apprentice (any sector): most apprenticeships require Level 2 maths to start or complete.

What you could study next

Once you hold a level 2 functional skills maths qualification, several routes open up. You could move into a Level 3 qualification in a subject that interests you, such as business, health and social care, or education. Many apprenticeships also become accessible. If you want to go further with maths itself, a GCSE Mathematics resit or a Level 3 Core Maths qualification are natural next steps.

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