Free Functional Skills Maths Level 2 in Sheffield. Classes run at The Sheffield College, with part-time daytime sessions that fit around other commitments. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you, and the college will use it to plan your learning. The course covers the maths skills that employers recognise as a GCSE maths equivalent, from working with numbers and fractions to using maths to solve everyday problems. This level 2 functional skills maths course typically takes one year part-time.
Who this course is for
The Sheffield College is a thriving further education college situated in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. We have 4 main campuses across the city, including our City Campus, Hillsborough Campus, Olive Grove Campus and Peaks Campus. We offer a wide range of Apprenticeships, vocational courses, A Levels, professional courses and university level courses. Please go to our website www.sheffcol.ac.uk for full details.
Entry requirements
Please check our website for the most up-to-date entry requirement for this course.
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, decimals, fractions, and percentages.
You'll use ratios and proportions to solve practical problems.
You'll interpret and use data from tables, charts, and graphs.
You'll apply maths to real-world contexts such as money, measurement, and time.
You'll use formulae and carry out calculations involving area, perimeter, and volume.
You'll develop problem-solving skills using mathematical reasoning.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at The Sheffield College. The course combines teacher-led instruction with practice exercises and problem-solving tasks. Assessment is by a written exam set by Pearson Edexcel. There is no coursework component. You must pass the exam to earn the qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. The Sheffield College 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 this level
Accounts clerk: basic bookkeeping and invoicing require confident numeracy
Healthcare support worker: drug calculations and record-keeping need maths skills
Retail supervisor: stock control, cash handling, and reporting rely on this level
Teaching assistant: supporting pupils in maths requires your own secure understanding
Warehouse operative: picking, packing, and inventory tasks involve practical maths
What you could study next
Functional Skills Maths Level 1: if your initial assessment places you below Level 2, this is the step before.
GCSE Mathematics: some learners use the Level 2 Functional Skills Maths Certificate as a stepping stone toward a full GCSE.
Level 3 qualifications in business, health, or other subjects: many require a maths qualification at this level as an entry condition.
AAT Foundation Certificate in Accounting: opens a route into finance and bookkeeping.
