Free Functional Skills Maths Level 2 in Redditch. Classes run at Workpays Redditch, with daytime attendance and flexible study to fit around your life. This level 2 functional skills maths course covers the maths skills employers ask for, from working with numbers and fractions to interpreting data and solving real problems. It's the recognised GCSE maths equivalent when employers ask for maths at Level 2. The course runs for 55 hours in total. You'll need to show working ability at Level 2 before you start, or have completed Level 1.
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 use ratios and proportions to solve practical problems.
You'll interpret and analyse data from tables, charts, and graphs.
You'll apply maths to everyday contexts such as finance, measurement, and statistics.
You'll use formulae and equations to solve problems.
You'll develop the analytical skills that support work across a wide range of sectors.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Workpays Redditch, with flexible daytime attendance. Learning is supported by a tutor and covers both the skills and understanding you need to pass the assessment. The City and Guilds Level 2 Functional Skills Maths Qualification is assessed through a written exam, which tests your ability to apply maths in realistic contexts.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Workpays Redditch will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Administrator: many roles require a level 2 functional skills maths qualification or GCSE equivalent.
Accounts assistant: basic numeracy and data handling are core to the role.
Healthcare support worker: maths is used in medication, measurements, and record-keeping.
Retail supervisor: stock control, cash handling, and reporting all draw on maths skills.
Teaching assistant: schools often ask for a GCSE maths alternative at Level 2.
Warehouse operative: picking, packing, and inventory roles use practical maths daily.
Customer service advisor: working with figures, targets, and data is part of the job.
What you could study next
Functional Skills English Level 2: pairs well with maths if you need both for work or further study.
GCSE Maths: if you want a traditional GCSE grade rather than the functional skills maths certificate.
Level 3 qualifications in your chosen sector: many Level 3 courses, including A-levels, T Levels, and vocational diplomas, ask for Level 2 maths as an entry requirement.
AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting: a natural next step if you're heading into finance or bookkeeping.
