Free Level 2 Functional Skills Maths Course in Ealing. Classes run at Southall Community College. Daytime sessions run part-time over one year, giving you time to fit study around work, family, or other commitments. The course covers numbers, fractions, decimals, percentages, ratios, shape, space, and data handling, all applied to everyday situations like budgeting, reading payslips, and interpreting charts. A Level 2 functional skills maths qualification is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent when employers ask for maths at that level. You'll sit an assessment at enrolment so the course starts at 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 managing bills.
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 in work-related scenarios, including reading payslips and using timetables.
You'll develop skills in shape and space, including calculating areas and working with measurements.
You'll build accuracy and speed in preparation for the assessed exams.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Southall Community College. Throughout the course, you'll be regularly assessed and receive feedback to help you develop the skills needed for the exams. Functional Skills Maths Level 2 is assessed through formal examinations. Your teachers will carry out an initial assessment at enrolment to confirm the course is the right level for you and to plan your learning from there.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Southall Community 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.
Healthcare support worker: calculations used in care settings and record-keeping.
Teaching assistant: supports numeracy work alongside classroom teachers.
Accounts clerk: entry-level finance roles often require Level 2 maths.
Warehouse operative: measuring, quantities, and data handling used daily.
Customer service advisor: maths used in billing, refunds, and reporting.
What you could study next
Once you have your Level 2 Functional Skills Mathematics Certificate, you could move into:
Level 3 qualifications in your chosen subject area, many of which require Level 2 maths as an entry condition.
A BTEC or vocational Diploma at Level 3, such as business, health and social care, or IT.
An Access to Higher Education Diploma, if you're considering university study.
Apprenticeships at Level 3, where Level 2 maths is a standard entry requirement.
