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Free Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Portsmouth

CostFREE
Duration6 months
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 Portsmouth. Classes run at Skills 2 Achieve Portsmouth, part-time during the day. The course typically takes 6 months. It covers number, measurement, data, and problem-solving, and is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent when employers ask for GCSE Maths or equivalent. Daytime sessions are designed to fit around other commitments. You'll have an initial assessment first, so the level is right for you before you start.

Who this course is for

This course is for young people aged 16-19 (or 24 with an EHCP) who would like to improve their maths skills perhaps to get a job or begin a course or training. It will help you to build your confidence dealing with numbers and you'll be able to demonstrate a sound grasp of the underpinning and basics of maths skills, and the ability to apply mathematical thinking to solve simple problems in familiar situations Functional Skills maths courses are included in all school leaver study programmes for anyone who hasn’t yet achieved grade 5 or above at GCSE. It's taken as part of our study programme which includes employability skills and the opportunity to participate in work experience and community projects. If College or school isn’t for you then our study programme may be the right environment for you to gain these valuable skills to enable you to move forward.

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements. You will have an initial assessment to establish which Functional Skills level of entry is right for you. You'll have a discussion with one of our Skills2Achieve tutors about your hobbies and interests and your career and study goals.

What you will learn

  • You'll work with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages in everyday contexts.
  • You'll interpret and use charts, tables, and graphs to draw conclusions.
  • You'll apply measurement and geometry to practical problems.
  • You'll use ratios and proportions to solve real-world tasks.
  • You'll develop mathematical reasoning to tackle unfamiliar problems step by step.
  • You'll practise applying maths skills in work-related and everyday situations.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Skills 2 Achieve Portsmouth, with tutor-led teaching and practice activities. Assessment is by a written examination set and marked by City and Guilds. The exam tests your ability to apply maths skills to realistic tasks and problems. There is no coursework component at Level 2.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Skills 2 Achieve Portsmouth will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Retail assistant: many employers ask for GCSE Maths or equivalent
  • Care assistant: numeracy is required for medication and record-keeping
  • Warehouse operative: stock counting and measurement tasks
  • Accounts administrator: day-to-day financial calculations
  • Teaching assistant: supporting pupils with numeracy
  • Apprentice in any trade: most apprenticeships require Level 2 maths

What you could study next

Once you have your Level 2 Functional Skills Maths Certificate, you could move on to a Level 3 qualification in a subject that interests you, such as a BTEC or Access to Higher Education Diploma, many of which require maths at this level. If you also want to strengthen your English, a Level 2 Functional Skills Qualification in English sits alongside this course well.

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