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

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 Scarborough. Classes run at Scarborough Adult Learning and Skills Service, part-time during the day, over 18 weeks. This is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent, accepted by employers and colleges in place of a GCSE grade 4 or above. The course covers number, measure, statistics, and problem-solving at Level 2. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you. 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 whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages in practical contexts.
  • You'll interpret and use measurements, shapes, and everyday calculations.
  • You'll read and interpret charts, tables, and statistical data.
  • You'll solve multi-step problems using mathematical reasoning.
  • You'll apply maths to real-life situations such as budgeting, time, and scale.
  • You'll develop the skills needed to pass both a non-calculator and calculator exam.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Scarborough Adult Learning and Skills Service, with a tutor guiding you through each topic. Assessment is by written exam, covering both non-calculator and calculator sections. You'll work through practice questions and past papers to build your exam technique before sitting the final 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

  • Administration assistant: many roles ask for a maths qualification at Level 2.
  • Care assistant: employers in health and social care often require a GCSE maths equivalent.
  • Retail supervisor: stock control and cash handling require confident numeracy.
  • Teaching assistant: schools require Level 2 maths as a standard entry requirement.
  • Accounts clerk: basic bookkeeping roles need a recognised maths qualification.
  • Warehouse operative: picking, packing, and dispatch roles often require Level 2 numeracy.

What you could study next

Once you hold a Level 2 Functional Skills Maths Certificate, you could move on to a Level 3 qualification in your chosen field, many of which require it as an entry condition. If you want to go further with maths, a GCSE Maths resit or a Level 3 Core Maths qualification are natural next steps. You could also combine this with a Functional Skills English Level 2 to meet the entry requirements for a wider range of courses and jobs.

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