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Functional Skills Maths Level 2 at Carlisle College

CostFREE
Duration15 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Functional Skills Maths Level 2 in Carlisle. Classes run at Carlisle College, part-time during the day, making it manageable alongside other commitments. You'll need Level 1 Functional Skills Maths or a GCSE grade 3 (D) in maths to join. This level 2 functional skills maths course runs over 15 weeks, with weekly three-hour sessions. It's the recognised GCSE maths equivalent that employers and colleges accept when they ask for maths at Level 2. You'll sit a Pearson Edexcel exam to earn your Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics Level 2 with certificate.

Who this course is for

This course is aimed at anyone wanting to progress from level 1 or GCSE Grade 3/D in functional skills in Maths

Entry requirements

Level 1 functional skills maths or GCSE Grade 3/D

What you will learn

  • You'll read, understand, and use mathematical information and terms accurately.
  • You'll identify the right operations and calculations to solve problems.
  • You'll check whether your answers make sense in context.
  • You'll present results clearly, with reasoning to support your conclusions.
  • You'll apply maths skills to everyday situations and workplace tasks.

How you will learn

You'll attend weekly three-hour classroom sessions at Carlisle College over 15 weeks. Assessment is by a final Pearson Edexcel exam in two parts: a 25-minute non-calculator section and a 90-minute calculator section. You must pass both parts to earn the qualification.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Carlisle College 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 roles often ask for a GCSE maths equivalent.
  • Healthcare support worker: NHS and care employers commonly require Level 2 maths.
  • Retail supervisor: stock control and cash-handling roles benefit from this level.
  • Teaching assistant: schools require Level 2 maths as a minimum for most TA posts.
  • Warehouse operative: numeracy checks and stock management at this level.
  • Customer service advisor: many employers specify a functional skills maths certificate or equivalent.

What you could study next

Once you have your Level 2 Functional Skills Maths qualification, you could move on to a Level 3 course in maths or a subject that requires it as an entry condition. Many apprenticeships, Access to Higher Education Diplomas, and professional qualifications list Level 2 maths as a prerequisite, so this certificate opens a wide range of next steps.

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