Free Functional Skills Maths Level 2 in Barnsley. Classes run at Barnsley Adult Skills And Community Learning at Hoyland Library. Daytime sessions run part-time over 36 weeks, so you can fit study around other commitments. This level 2 functional skills maths course covers the maths skills that employers ask for when they say GCSE maths or equivalent. It's the recognised GCSE maths alternative for adults, and a functional skills maths certificate at Level 2 carries the same weight with employers and colleges. You'll have an information, advice, and guidance session before you start to make sure this is the right level for you.
Who this course is for
Anyone. Please contact us for more information.
Entry requirements
An information, adivce and guidance session will be required. Please contact us for more information.
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, decimals, fractions, and percentages in practical contexts.
You'll use ratios and proportions to solve everyday problems.
You'll interpret and construct charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll calculate with measures including length, weight, capacity, and time.
You'll use basic geometry, including area, perimeter, and angles.
You'll apply maths to real situations such as managing money, reading data, and planning tasks.
You'll develop the skills to check and explain your working clearly.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Hoyland Library. Teaching covers both the skills and the exam technique you'll need. Assessment is by a written exam set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. There is no coursework or portfolio. You'll sit the exam when your tutor confirms you're ready.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Barnsley Adult Skills And Community Learning at Hoyland Library will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Administration assistant: many roles require GCSE maths or equivalent
Customer service advisor: numerical tasks are part of most customer-facing roles
Healthcare support worker: care employers often ask for Level 2 maths
Retail supervisor: stock, cash handling, and reporting need solid maths
Teaching assistant: schools require Level 2 maths as a minimum
Accounts clerk: entry-level finance roles need a recognised maths qualification
Level 3 qualifications in your chosen subject: many Level 3 courses, including A Levels, T Levels, and vocational diplomas, require Level 2 maths as an entry condition.
GCSE Maths: if you want a GCSE grade on your record rather than a Functional Skills certificate, some colleges offer GCSE Maths alongside or after this course.
Higher-level vocational training: apprenticeships and professional qualifications in business, health, and engineering often require Level 2 maths before you can enrol.
