Free Functional Skills Maths Level 2 in Hinckley. Classes run at Workpays Hinckley, with daytime attendance and flexible study to fit around your life. This level 2 functional skills maths course covers the maths skills employers look for, including working with numbers, measures, and data. It's the recognised GCSE maths equivalent, so when employers ask for GCSE maths or equivalent, this qualification counts. The course is 55 hours in total. You'll need to show working ability at Level 2 or have completed a Level 1 maths course before starting.
Who this course is for
This course is designed for people looking to improve their maths skills and currently do not have a recognised qualification at Level 2. It will also help to improve employability, communication and anaylsis skills, which are helpful in all areas.
Entry requirements
Ideally, you will have completed the Level 1 course or either have qualifications already at Level 2 or are able to show working ability at Level 2.
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, decimals, fractions, and percentages.
You'll solve problems involving ratio and proportion.
You'll interpret and use measurements, shapes, and scale.
You'll collect, represent, and analyse data using charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll use probability to interpret likelihood and outcomes.
You'll apply maths to real tasks, including financial and workplace contexts.
You'll develop the analytical skills that support work across a wide range of roles.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Workpays Hinckley, with daytime sessions and a flexible timetable. Assessment is by a written exam set and marked by City and Guilds. The exam tests your ability to apply maths skills to practical problems. There is no coursework element. Your tutor will use an initial assessment to confirm Level 2 is the right starting point and to plan your learning across the 55 hours.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Workpays Hinckley will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Administrator: many admin roles ask for a maths qualification at Level 2
Accounts assistant: basic bookkeeping and financial work requires confident numeracy
Warehouse operative: stock control and measurement tasks need solid maths skills
Retail supervisor: managing cash, stock, and figures day to day
Teaching assistant: supporting pupils with maths in primary or secondary schools
Care worker: medication calculations and record-keeping rely on accurate numeracy
Apprentice (any sector): most apprenticeships require a functional skills maths qualification or GCSE maths equivalent
What you could study next
Once you have your Level 2 Functional Skills Maths qualification, you could move on to:
A GCSE Maths resit, if you want a GCSE grade on your record alongside your functional skills maths certificate.
A vocational Level 3 qualification in your chosen field, where Level 2 maths is often an entry requirement.
An apprenticeship at Level 3 or above, where this qualification satisfies the maths entry condition.
