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Free Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Selby – Selby 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 Selby. Classes run at Selby Adult Learning and Skills Service on a part-time daytime timetable, making it easier to fit around caring responsibilities or other commitments. This level 2 functional skills maths course covers the maths skills employers and colleges ask for, from working with numbers and fractions to interpreting data and solving practical problems. It runs over 18 weeks. Functional Skills Level 2 is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent, so it counts when employers ask for GCSE maths or equivalent.

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, decimals, fractions, and percentages in everyday contexts.
  • You'll use ratios and proportion to solve practical problems.
  • You'll interpret and construct charts, tables, and graphs.
  • You'll calculate with measures including money, time, length, weight, and volume.
  • You'll apply statistical methods to analyse and compare data.
  • You'll use formulae and simple algebra to solve problems.
  • You'll check your working and present solutions clearly.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Selby Adult Learning and Skills Service. Assessment is by a written external exam set and marked by City and Guilds. There is no coursework portfolio. You'll sit the exam when your tutor confirms you're ready, and you must pass to receive the qualification.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Selby Adult Learning and Skills Service will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Administration assistant: many employers require a maths qualification at this level.
  • Accounts clerk or finance assistant: numerical accuracy is a core requirement.
  • Healthcare support worker: NHS and care providers often ask for GCSE maths or equivalent.
  • Retail supervisor: stock, pricing, and cash-handling roles need confident numeracy.
  • Teaching assistant: schools require Level 2 maths as a minimum for most TA posts.
  • Warehouse or logistics coordinator: calculating weights, quantities, and delivery schedules.
  • Apprentice in any sector: most apprenticeships require Level 2 maths to complete.

What you could study next

With your level 2 functional skills maths qualification, you can move into a wide range of further study. A Level 3 qualification in your chosen field (such as a BTEC, Access to Higher Education Diploma, or vocational Level 3) often requires Level 2 maths as an entry condition. If you want to teach numeracy or support others with maths, a Level 3 Award in Education and Training is a natural next step. Some learners also go on to GCSE Maths if they want a traditional grade for university entry.

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