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Free Level 2 Functional Skills Maths Course in Smethwick

CostFREE
Duration24 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start25 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyTraining Qualifications UK awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Functional Skills Maths Course in Smethwick. Classes run at Ron Davis Centre, part-time during the day over 24 weeks.

The course is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent and is accepted by employers in the same way. You'll cover basic arithmetic, money management and budgeting, and the maths skills needed in different types of work. There are no formal entry requirements. You'll complete an initial interview and assessment before you start, to confirm the course is the right level for you.

You'll finish with a Level 2 Functional Skills Qualification in Maths.

Who this course is for

This learning pathway is designed to improve their maths skills and gain a nationally recognised qualification. This course is offered at level 1 and level 2

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course. However, before you can join this course you will be required to complete an initial interview and assessment to ensure the course is suitable, and identify that you have an adequate level of English.

What you will learn

  • You'll practise addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
  • You'll apply maths to everyday budgeting and money management.
  • You'll develop the maths skills needed across different types of employment.
  • You'll work with numbers in real contexts, building accuracy and confidence in calculation.
  • You'll interpret and use data, including charts and tables.
  • You'll solve problems involving fractions, percentages and ratios.

How you will learn

You'll attend weekly classroom sessions at Ron Davis Centre. Learning is delivered face to face, with a mix of taught input and practice activities. The course is assessed through an external written exam set by TQUK. You'll work through topics progressively, starting with core number skills and building toward the full Level 2 standard.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Ron Davis Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Payroll administrator, handles wages and financial records for an employer.
  • Accounts assistant, supports a finance team with day-to-day bookkeeping.
  • Retail supervisor, manages stock, cash handling and sales figures.
  • Healthcare support worker, many NHS roles require a maths qualification at this level.
  • Teaching assistant, supports pupils including with numeracy tasks.
  • Warehouse operative, works with stock counts, measurements and delivery records.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 qualifications in business, health, or a trade of your choice, many of which require a maths qualification at Level 2 as a starting point.
  • Functional Skills Maths Level 2 is also a stepping stone toward apprenticeships at Level 3, where a GCSE maths equivalent is commonly required.
  • AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting, for those interested in finance and bookkeeping.
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