Functional Skills Maths

Course Type

The word Maths spelt out in felt letters, surrounded by pencil drawn charts and graphs

Progamme  Learning Pathway

Certificate Qualification

Purple circle with the letters IA  Initial Assessment Required


 

Course Fee

*FREE

Duration

28 Weeks

Course Details

This  learning pathway is designed to improve their maths skills and gain a nationally recognised qualification.  This course is offered at level 1 and level 2

Course Content

You will be encouraged to attend regularly.  Our Functional Skills Level 2 qualification is the same complexity as a GCSE Maths qualification and is regarded as an equivalent Level 2 qualification with employers when looking for jobs.

In addition you will also study the following modules which will support the development of your maths skills.

They are:

Basic Skills – covering addition, subtraction, multiplication and division and delivered at the beginning of the course– these topics will give you a good grounding for topics covered in the remainder of the course.

Cost of Living/Money Management – designed to help you with everyday budgeting and how to manage finances.

Maths Skills for Work – a focus on the maths skills you will need for different types of employment

Location

Venue  Day  Time Start Date End Date Enquire
Hateley Heath FETC, West Browmich Tuesday 12:30pm - 3pm 22/09/2026 18/05/2027 Enquire
Ron Davis Centre, Smethwick Monday 6pm - 8:30pm 21/09/2026 24/05/2027 Enquire
Ron Davis Centre, Smethwick Monday 12:30pm - 3pm 21/09/2026 24/05/2027 Enquire
Ron Davis Centre, Smethwick Friday 9:30am - 12pm 25/09/2026 28/05/2027 Enquire
Tiopton College, Tipton Wednesday 6pm - 8:30pm 23/09/2026 19/05/2027 Enquire
Tipton College, Tipton Thursday 9:30am - 12pm 24/09/2026 20/05/2027 Enquire
Tipton College, Tipton Thursday 112:30pm - 3pm 24/09/2026 20/05/2027 Enquire

Who is the course for?

There are no formal entry requirements for this course.  However, before you can join this course you will be required to complete an initial interview and assessment to ensure the course is suitable, and identify that you have an adequate level of English.  

How will I be taught and assessed?

Variety of activities during session to establish maths skills including demonstration, group work and worksheets.  Feedback from tutor on progress.  Self-study modules given to complete outside of the classroom.

How can I progress?

Learners are able to move onto further levels of maths after completion.  There are opportunities to study other courses/programmes with SAFL search here.

Do I need to bring my own equipment/materials?

Pen, paper.  Study guides and access to online platforms for self-study modules will be provided.

 

*Your course is funded through the West Midlands Combined Authority, which is government funding.