Functional Skills Maths Level 2 (WOR26S014)
Curriculum area: Maths
- Start date: Thursday, 25 February 2027
- End date: Thursday, 15 July 2027
- Number of weeks: 18
- Time: 12:30 - 15:30
- Delivery type: In-person
- Venue: Workington Library, Vulcans Lane, Workington, Cumbria. CA14 2ND
- Tutor: Sarah Perry
- Free Course
This offering is not yet available for enrolment, please return within three months of the start date to enrol. Contact your local centre using the details below for more information.
About the course
Functional Skills Maths Level 2 is designed to equip you with the skills you need to operate confidently, effectively and independently in education, work and everyday life.
The course will help to develop your skills in:
1. Basic mathematical operations,
2. Fractions, decimals and percentages, 3. Ratio and proportion, 4. Calculating with time and timetables, 5. Measuring in metric units,
6. Calculating perimeter and area, 7. Reading/drawing charts,
8. Calculating averages and range, 9. Calculating probabilities
Homework is given where appropriate and you are expected to attend every week. You will have access to computer resources to support and develop your learning.
This course is suitable for you if: 1. You are seeking employment or career advancement, 2. You wish to follow specific career training which requires L2 for entry, 3. You wish to access Higher Education
How the course will be delivered
The course will be delivered over 18 weeks (one session per week). The sessions will take the form of presentations, question and answers, discussion and group and paired activities, in an informal environment.
These are supported with material from work books, websites and test practice questions.
This course may be delivered face-to-face or online, via Zoom.
What you'll need to bring
Scientific calculator, Protractor, Pair of compasses, Pen, pencils, ruler, eraser, notebook and folder
Entry requirements
Functional Skills Maths Level 1 and /or completion of initial and diagnostic assessments. It is also preferable that your level of English is at least one level higher than the level of maths you plan to take.
Next steps
You could progress to GCSE Maths (preceded by 'Step Up to GCSE Maths' if necessary to bridge the gap) or alternatively you could do Functional Skills English.
Additional transferable skills:
Cultural Understanding, Digital, Empathy, Independent study, Listening, Organisation, Perseverance, Presentation, Reading, Recall, Research, Resilience, Self-confidence, Self-reflection, Speaking, Supporting others’ learning, Teamwork, Time-management, Writing
Contact us
Centre: Workington Adult Learning
Contact number: 01900 706023
Email address: workingtonadultlearning@cumberland.gov.uk