Free Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Scarborough – Scarborough Adult Learning and Skills Service – Evening

CostFREE
Duration18 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Free Functional Skills Maths Level 2 in Scarborough. Evening maths classes run at Scarborough Adult Learning and Skills Service, so you can fit study around work or other commitments. This level 2 functional skills maths course runs for 18 weeks part-time. Functional Skills Maths Level 2 is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent: when employers ask for GCSE maths or equivalent, this qualification meets that standard. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm the level is right for you, and the centre will use it to plan your learning.

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

To be eligible for funding for courses you must be over 19 years of age as at 31st August in the current academic year and not be an apprentice, further eligibility may be linked to where you live and we will check that at enrolment stage and may contact

What you will learn

  • You'll work with numbers confidently, including fractions, decimals, and percentages.
  • You'll interpret and use data from tables, charts, and graphs.
  • You'll solve problems involving ratio, proportion, and scale.
  • You'll apply maths to real financial contexts such as budgets, bills, and wages.
  • You'll use measures, shapes, and basic geometry in practical situations.
  • You'll develop the skills needed to pass the Level 2 functional skills maths qualification exam.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Scarborough Adult Learning and Skills Service on weekday evenings. Teaching covers the skills and topics assessed in the qualification. Assessment is by a formal written exam set and marked by City and Guilds. You'll need to pass the exam to earn the certificate. 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. Scarborough Adult Learning and Skills Service will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Administrator: many roles require a maths qualification at this level.
  • Accounts assistant: supports day-to-day financial record-keeping.
  • Healthcare support worker: NHS and care employers often ask for GCSE maths or equivalent.
  • Teaching assistant: schools require evidence of maths at Level 2 or above.
  • Retail supervisor: stock, pricing, and cash-handling roles value this standard.
  • Warehouse operative: numeracy requirements met by this free functional skills maths course for adults.
  • Customer service advisor: many employers specify GCSE maths equivalent at application.

What you could study next

With a Level 2 functional skills maths certificate, you can move into a wide range of further study.

  • Level 3 qualifications in your chosen field (many require Level 2 maths as an entry condition).
  • Access to Higher Education Diploma: university-preparation courses often require maths at this level.
  • Apprenticeships: most apprenticeship standards require Functional Skills Maths Level 2 or GCSE maths grade 4 or above.
  • AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting: a natural next step if you want to work in finance or bookkeeping.

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