English & Maths

Functional Skills Maths (Block Fortnight)

Start Date: 02/02/2026

End Date: 10/07/2026

Day(s): Monday to Friday

Site: College Main Site

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Course Overview

Are you aged 19 and over and need proof of your skills in mathematics? Do you have all the skills, but no paperwork to back you up so that you can get your next job or promotion?

This two week (10 days), fast paced, intensive course is designed to get you exam ready for your Level 2 Functional Skills Maths qualification. We'll help you master your techniques in areas that you need support and prepare you for taking your Level 2 exams at the end of the week.

Most employers and further education providers will accept a level 2 functional skills qualification in place of your GCSE certificate, but you will need to double check with your chosen employer, college or university.

Course dates available

02/02/2026 – 13/02/2026 (applications close 05/12/2025)
02/03/2026 – 13/03/2026 (applications close 16/01/2026)
16/03/2026 – 27/03/2026 (applications close 30/01/2026)
20/04/2026 – 01/05/2025 (applications close 06/03/2026)
11/05/2026 – 22/05/2026 (applications close 27/03/2026)
08/06/2026 – 19/06/2026 (applications close 24/04/2026)
29/06/2026 – 10/07/2026 (applications close 15/05/2026)

Qualification Gained

Nationally recognised City and Guilds Functional Skills Maths, Level 2.

After The Course

You may use this qualification to progress your career or go onto further education opportunities. Most universities accept level 2 for entry onto their degree courses. You would be welcome to discuss your options with your tutor or one of our dedicated careers advisors.

What Will I Learn

You will have a whistle stop tour of the Functional Skills Level 2 maths syllabus, with focus on specific areas that you may need polishing.
The syllabus includes:
Working with numbers and proportional reasoning: use of the four basic calculations, addition, subtraction, multiplication and division and the use of fraction, decimals, percentages and ratios.
This includes understanding and calculating interest and discounts on items, scaling up or down measures for recipes and more, and knowing how to find what item/offer is the best buy.
Common shape, measure and space: recognising and using the area, perimeter and volume of basic shapes, and converting between different measurements.
Data handling: understanding what averages tell us about data and how to read and draw graphs to represent data.

Our Lecturers

All our lecturers are maths specialists with many years' experience of teaching adults in Functional Skills Maths. Our team of lecturers specialise in working with learners who find maths challenging and can break complex mathematics down into simple and easy to understand processes.

Teaching Learning and Assessment

The Functional Skills Maths exam comprises of one exam paper with two sections (non-calculator and calculator). Learners will be assessed on a variety of skills in the areas of: Use of Number, Shape and Measure, Handling Data and Problem Solving.
The exam will be booked for the end of the second week.

Course Expenses

For students aged 19 and over who don't yet hold their Functional Skills qualification (or equivalent), this course will be available free of charge, dependent upon your nationality and residency status.

How Will I Be Assessed

Throughout the course you will complete a selection of checks on your learning. These may comprise of online quizzes, in-class assessments, and practice papers. You will be expected to commit at least 2 hours per week during the fortnight, to self-directed study, outside the hours of the course.

Entry Requirements

This course is designed as a fast paced, intensive week of top up learning to help you to achieve your Level 2 qualification. Therefore, it is recommended that you have math competence at around this level already, but require the certificate to evidence your skills.

Prior to the course start, you will meet with a member of the team and complete a baseline assessment to determine the level that you are currently working at, so that we can ensure we know how best to support you through the course.

Required Experience

No previous experience is necessary.

How To Apply

Apply online by clicking the button below. If you have any questions about your application, please don't hesitate to contact our friendly iZone team via 01935423921 or email izone@yeovil.ac.uk.

Available Course Dates:

02/02/2026 – 13/02/2026 (applications close 05/12/2025)
02/03/2026 – 13/03/2026 (applications close 16/01/2026)
16/03/2026 – 27/03/2026 (applications close 30/01/2026)
20/04/2026 – 01/05/2025 (applications close 06/03/2026)
11/05/2026 – 22/05/2026 (applications close 27/03/2026)
08/06/2026 – 19/06/2026 (applications close 24/04/2026)
29/06/2026 – 10/07/2026 (applications close 15/05/2026)

Applications must be processed no later than 6 weeks prior to the course date, and you will need to ensure you will be available for a telephone or in person interview and can come to college for an Initial Assessment (to determine the level you are currently working at)