Free Functional Skills Maths Level 2 in Bexley. Classes run at TCHC Bexley GAPS Centre. You must be enrolled on a vocational qualification at one of the GAPS centres to join this course. The course covers three areas: working with numbers, measures, shape and space, and handling data. At 55 hours, it's a focused level 2 functional skills maths course that fits alongside your vocational study. Functional Skills Level 2 is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent, accepted by employers and colleges when they ask for GCSE maths or equivalent.
Who this course is for
Young people aged 16-18 (and 16-24 with an EHCP) who would like to gain a qualification in Functional Skills Maths.
What you will learn
You'll work with numbers and the number system, including calculations with and without a calculator.
You'll apply common measures, shape, and space to practical problems.
You'll handle, interpret, and present data and information.
You'll develop budgeting skills, including support with cost-of-living calculations.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at TCHC Bexley GAPS Centre. Assessment is by two exams: one calculator paper and one non-calculator paper. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm that Functional Skills Maths Level 2 is the right level for you, and the centre will use it to plan your learning.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. TCHC Bexley GAPS Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Administrator: maths skills support accuracy in office roles
Retail assistant: handling cash, stock, and data confidently
Healthcare support worker: numeracy needed for measurements and records
Accounts assistant: entry-level finance roles often require this level
Warehouse operative: picking, packing, and stock-count roles
Apprentice in any trade: most apprenticeships require Level 2 maths
What you could study next
Level 3 Functional Skills Maths: if you need a higher level for a specific course or employer.
GCSE Maths: some learners choose to sit a formal GCSE after achieving Level 2.
Level 3 vocational qualifications: many require Level 2 maths as a condition of entry, so this qualification opens those doors.
Apprenticeships at Level 3: the next step up in most trade and professional routes.
