Free Level 2 Functional Skills Maths Course in Hammersmith and Fulham. Classes run at Hammersmith & Fulham College, with daytime sessions that fit around other commitments. This is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent for adults, accepted by employers and colleges in place of a GCSE grade 4. Over the course of a year, you'll cover numbers, fractions, decimals, percentages, ratios, shape, space, and data handling, all applied to everyday situations. At enrolment, you'll have an assessment with course teachers to confirm the right level for you.
Who this course is for
Adults (19+)
Entry requirements
You will have an assessment with our course teachers at enrolment to check your current maths level.
What you will learn
You'll apply maths to everyday tasks such as budgeting, measuring, and reading timetables.
You'll work with numbers, fractions, decimals, percentages, and ratios in practical contexts.
You'll interpret charts, graphs, and data in familiar, real-life situations.
You'll use maths to solve problems involving shape and space.
You'll develop the skills needed to handle work-based numerical tasks with accuracy.
How you will learn
Classes are classroom based and run part-time during the day. You'll be regularly assessed throughout the course and receive feedback to help you build the skills needed for the exams. The final assessment for Functional Skills Maths is exam based.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Hammersmith & Fulham College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Administration assistant: maths skills support data entry and office tasks.
Retail supervisor: needed for stock control, pricing, and cash handling.
Care assistant: numeracy required for medication records and reporting.
Warehouse operative: measuring, counting, and data recording roles.
Teaching assistant: supporting learners with numeracy in schools.
Customer service advisor: handling payments, accounts, and figures.
What you could study next
Level 3 Functional Skills Mathematics: for roles or courses requiring a higher level of numeracy.
GCSE Maths (resit): some learners use Level 2 Functional Skills as a stepping stone toward a formal GCSE.
Level 3 qualifications in your chosen field: many Level 3 courses, from health and social care to business, require a Level 2 maths qualification as an entry condition.
