Free Level 2 Functional Skills Maths Course in Morpeth. Classes run at Collingwood School and Media Arts College. You'll start with an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you. The course covers the maths you use in everyday life and work, from calculations and fractions to data and problem-solving. It runs full-time over 12 months. A level 2 functional skills maths qualification is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent when employers ask for maths at GCSE grade 4 or above.
Who this course is for
This course is for anyone who would like to improve their numerical skills, perhaps to get a job or begin a course or training. It will help you to communicate well in everyday situations and build your confidence.
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements. You will have completed Functional Skills Entry Level.
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages.
You'll interpret and use data presented in tables, charts, and graphs.
You'll solve problems involving measures, shape, and space.
You'll apply maths to real situations, including money and time.
You'll use ratio and proportion in practical contexts.
You'll develop the skills to check and explain your working clearly.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Collingwood School and Media Arts College, with daytime sessions across the academic year. Assessment is by an externally set and marked written exam, covering both a non-calculator and a calculator paper. You'll work through tasks and practice questions in class to build your skills ahead of the exam.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Collingwood School and Media Arts College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Administrative assistant: many roles ask for maths at Level 2 or GCSE equivalent.
Retail supervisor: stock, pricing, and cash-handling roles often require it.
Healthcare support worker: NHS entry roles commonly require a maths qualification.
Accounts or finance assistant: numerical accuracy is central to the role.
Apprentice in any trade: most apprenticeship frameworks require Level 2 maths.
Teaching assistant: schools require maths at Level 2 or above.
What you could study next
Level 3 Functional Skills Mathematics: the next step if you need maths at a higher level for further study or specific roles.
GCSE Mathematics: some learners use Level 2 Functional Skills as a stepping stone toward sitting a GCSE.
Level 2 or Level 3 vocational qualifications: many courses in health, business, construction, and childcare require Level 2 maths as an entry condition.
