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GCSE Maths at Blackbird Leys

Cost£1,640.00
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

GCSE Maths course in Oxford. Classes run at Blackbird Leys, full-time during the day. This is a one-year course leading to the Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9-1) in Mathematics, a level 2 gcse maths qualification recognised by employers and colleges across the UK. The course covers number, algebra, geometry, ratio, probability, and statistics. Many construction and trade programmes, including bricklaying, require a GCSE Maths pass at grade 2 or above as an entry condition. You'll sit written exams at the end of the course. GCSE (9-1) in Mathematics with certificate.

Who this course is for

PLEASE NOTE: This course is delivered at our Blackbird Leys Technology Campus. With its combination of practical activities and employability skills, you can start your journey towards a carpentry career in the construction industry with this Level 1 study programme. An introductory qualification in carpentry and joinery is perfect for people who want to improve their chances of working in the construction industry and have a practical nature. On this programme you will learn the attributes, values, skills and attitudes for working in the construction industry, with a specialist focus on carpentry and joinery. The course is designed to increase your employability and prepare you for progression into an apprenticeship or onto a full-time Level 2 programme. The course blends practical workshop skills and activities with underpinning knowledge that is delivered in the classroom. Our construction students also get the opportunity to showcase their skills in regional and national competitions, taking on students and apprentices from around the country. What’s more, our students get to work on employer led projects which reflect the real life challenges construction companies face every day.. For further information please visit the Actiate Learning Website at https://www.activatelearning.ac.uk

Entry requirements

You need to have a minimum of 3 GCSEs at grade 2 including Maths and English language. For further information please visit the Actiate Learning Website at https://www.activatelearning.ac.uk

What you will learn

  • You'll work with numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages.
  • You'll interpret and construct graphs, charts, and tables.
  • You'll apply ratio and proportion to practical problems.
  • You'll use algebra to solve equations and model situations.
  • You'll calculate areas, volumes, and angles relevant to construction work.
  • You'll interpret statistical data and probability.
  • You'll develop problem-solving approaches for multi-step questions.

How you will learn

You'll study in the classroom at Blackbird Leys, with structured daytime sessions across the full academic year. Assessment is by written examination. Pearson Edexcel sets two or three exam papers, a mix of non-calculator and calculator papers, sat at the end of the course. There is no coursework component for this qualification.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Blackbird Leys will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Bricklayer: GCSE Maths supports entry to bricklaying apprenticeships and training
  • Construction labourer: maths is used daily for measuring and estimating on site
  • Plasterer: trade courses often require a maths qualification at this level
  • Carpenter: how to become a carpenter often starts with meeting college entry requirements
  • Site supervisor: numeracy underpins quantity and materials calculations at supervisory level
  • Plumber: trade apprenticeships and college programmes ask for GCSE Maths or equivalent

What you could study next

With a GCSE (9-1) in Mathematics, you can move into a range of construction trade qualifications. A Level 1 or Level 2 Diploma in Bricklaying is the natural next step if you're on the construction route. You could also progress to a construction apprenticeship, where GCSE Maths at grade 4 or above is a common entry requirement. If you want to go further in the future, A Level Maths or a BTEC in Construction and the Built Environment are both options.

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