Free Functional Skills Maths Level 2 in Barking and Dagenham. Classes run at Rush Green Campus. Daytime sessions are part-time, so you can fit study around family, work, or other commitments. This is the GCSE maths equivalent recognised by employers and colleges across the UK. The course runs for 54 hours in total. You'll work through number, measure, statistics, and problem-solving at Level 2. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you, and the centre will use it to plan your learning.
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 use whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages in everyday contexts.
You'll interpret and compare statistical data, including charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll solve multi-step problems involving ratio, proportion, and scale.
You'll apply formulae and work with measurements, including area, perimeter, and volume.
You'll use positive and negative numbers in practical situations.
You'll identify patterns and relationships in numerical data.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Rush Green Campus, working through topics with a tutor and alongside other learners. Assessment is by a written exam set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. The exam covers two components: a non-calculator paper and a calculator paper. You must pass both to achieve the qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Rush Green Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Administration assistant: many roles require a maths qualification at Level 2.
Accounts clerk: basic bookkeeping and invoicing roles often specify this level.
Healthcare support worker: NHS and care employers commonly ask for a GCSE maths equivalent.
Retail supervisor: stock control and cash handling roles benefit from Level 2 maths.
Teaching assistant: schools typically require maths at Level 2 or above.
Warehouse operative: roles involving inventory or logistics often list this requirement.
What you could study next
Level 3 Functional Skills Mathematics: if you need maths at a higher level for a specific course or employer.
GCSE Mathematics: some learners use Level 2 Functional Skills as a stepping stone toward a formal GCSE, depending on the college or school.
AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting: entry to accountancy training often requires maths at Level 2.
Level 3 courses in health, business, or engineering: many require a maths qualification at Level 2 as a condition of entry.
