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Free Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Manchester – St Antony’s Centre

CostFREE
Duration45 hours
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Functional Skills Maths Course in Manchester. Classes run at St Antony's Centre during the day, part-time, making it manageable alongside other commitments. You'll have a diagnostic assessment before you start to confirm this is the right level for you. The course covers practical maths skills you can apply at work and in everyday life. At 45 hours, it fits around a busy schedule. Level 2 is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent, so when employers ask for GCSE maths or equivalent, this qualification counts.

Who this course is for

We offer Functional Skills (City & Guilds) courses at: Entry level 2, Entry Level 3, Level 1 and Level 2.

Functional Skills are practical skills in Mathematics to provide people with essential knowledge, skills and understanding that will enable them to operate confidently, effectively and independently in life and work.

They are learning tools that enable learners to:

  • apply their knowledge and understanding to everyday life
  • solve problems in both familiar and unfamiliar situations
  • develop personally and professionally as positive citizens who can actively contribute to society.

Functional Skills are important because they provide people with the skills, knowledge and understanding that they will need in order to progress and succeed in education, work and life.

Entry requirements

Evidence of competence at the level below that to be studied. This is assessed through diagnostic assessment prior to start of course to ensure we place the right applicant at the correct level for them to progress and achieve.

What you will learn

  • You'll work with numbers, including calculations involving fractions, decimals, and percentages.
  • You'll interpret and use data from tables, charts, and graphs.
  • You'll apply maths to solve problems in everyday and work-based situations.
  • You'll use ratio and proportion in practical contexts.
  • You'll understand and work with measures, including area, perimeter, and volume.
  • You'll handle money calculations and financial information with confidence.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at St Antony's Centre. Teaching focuses on applying maths to real situations rather than abstract theory. Assessment is by a formal written exam set by City and Guilds. Before the course begins, you'll complete a diagnostic assessment so the centre can place you at the right level and plan your learning from there.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. St Antony's Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Administration assistant: many roles require a maths qualification at this level.
  • Customer service advisor: handling payments and data is part of the job.
  • Accounts clerk: entry-level finance roles often ask for GCSE maths or equivalent.
  • Healthcare support worker: numeracy is checked at recruitment for many NHS and care roles.
  • Retail supervisor: stock, pricing, and cash management all use Level 2 maths.
  • Teaching assistant: schools require GCSE maths or equivalent for most TA posts.
  • Warehouse operative: picking, packing, and stock roles increasingly require this level.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Functional Skills English: pairs well with maths if you want to meet entry requirements for further training or employment.
  • Level 3 qualifications in your chosen field: many courses, from business to health and social care, require Level 2 maths as a condition of entry.
  • AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting: a natural next step if you want to move into finance or bookkeeping.
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