Free Level 2 Functional Skills Maths Course in Southwark. Classes run at Bosco College, daytime, full-time. You'll start with an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you. The course runs over 7 months and covers the numeracy skills that count in work and further study. A Level 2 Functional Skills Maths qualification is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent: when employers ask for GCSE maths or equivalent, this meets that standard.
Who this course is for
Functional Skills qualifications are intended to support learners as they seek to improve their literacy, numeracy and ICT skills.
Achieving these qualifications should increase candidates’ confidence and motivation, and the skills they gain will be valuable in the workplace or in any further learning.
Entry requirements
Good knowledge of basic Maths
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, decimals, fractions, and percentages in practical contexts.
You'll interpret and use data from tables, charts, and graphs.
You'll solve problems involving ratio, proportion, and scale.
You'll use formulas and carry out calculations involving area, perimeter, and volume.
You'll apply maths to real financial and workplace situations.
You'll develop accuracy and checking strategies for multi-step problems.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Bosco College with daytime sessions across the week. Learning is practical and task-based, building the skills tested in the assessment. Assessment is by a written exam set and marked by City and Guilds. There is no coursework component at Level 2.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Bosco College 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.
Retail supervisor: stock, pricing, and cash-handling roles often specify GCSE maths or equivalent.
Healthcare support worker: NHS entry roles commonly ask for a functional skills maths qualification.
Accounts or finance assistant: entry-level bookkeeping and payroll work.
Teaching assistant: schools require a level 2 maths qualification for most TA posts.
Warehouse or logistics coordinator: inventory and data roles need solid numeracy.
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.
A Level or AS Level Mathematics: for those moving into academic study.
AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting: builds directly on the numeracy skills you've developed.
Apprenticeship programmes: many require a Level 2 maths qualification as a condition of entry.
