Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Barking and Dagenham – Barking and Dagenham College Technical Skills Academy
CostFree if you're eligible
Duration54 hours
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
Free if you're 19 or over and don't have a GCSE grade 4 (C) or above in maths, whatever you earn. If you already have one, fees apply. Contact Barking and Dagenham College for more info.
Functional Skills Maths Level 2 in Barking and Dagenham. Classes run at Barking and Dagenham College Technical Skills Academy, part-time during the day. Fee discounts and exemptions may be available, so fees may or may not apply depending on your circumstances. Contact the college for details. The course runs over 54 hours at a manageable pace, fitting around other commitments. This is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent, accepted by employers and colleges when they ask for maths at GCSE grade 4 or above. You'll cover number, measures, statistics, and problem-solving in everyday contexts.
Who this course is for
Please contact Barking & Dagenham College for more information.
Entry requirements
Please contact Barking & Dagenham College for more information.
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages in practical situations.
You'll interpret and use data from charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll solve problems involving ratio, proportion, and scale.
You'll apply maths to measures, shape, and space, including area and volume.
You'll use statistical methods to analyse and compare information.
You'll develop skills in checking and presenting your working clearly.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions with a tutor. The course combines taught input with practice exercises and problem-solving tasks. Assessment is by a written external exam set by Pearson Edexcel. You'll sit the exam when your tutor confirms you're ready. There is no coursework component for the final qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Barking and Dagenham College Technical Skills Academy 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.
Accounts clerk: supports bookkeeping and basic financial tasks.
Retail supervisor: stock, pricing, and cash-handling roles often specify maths.
Healthcare support worker: numeracy is checked during NHS recruitment.
Teaching assistant: schools require maths at GCSE level or equivalent.
Warehouse team leader: managing stock counts and logistics data.
Customer service advisor: roles in finance and utilities often require this level.
What you could study next
Level 3 Functional Skills Maths: if you want to go further with maths before moving into a Level 3 vocational course.
GCSE Maths: some learners use the Level 2 Functional Skills Maths Certificate as a stepping stone toward a GCSE resit.
Level 3 vocational qualifications in business, health, or IT: many require a maths qualification at Level 2 as an entry condition.
AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting: a natural next step if you're heading into finance or bookkeeping.
