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Free Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Chelmsford

CostFREE
Duration14 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryBlended learning
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Functional Skills Maths Level 2 in Chelmsford. Evening classes run at Chelmsford College Moulsham, with a mix of online study and time at the centre. You'll need GCSE Mathematics grade D/3 or Functional Skills Level 1 to join, plus an initial assessment to confirm you're working at the right level. This level 2 functional skills maths course covers percentages, fractions, data, graphs, and working with money. It runs over 14 weeks and is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent accepted by employers and further education providers.

Who this course is for

In today's job market, having a strong skill set is essential to stand out from the competition. Increasingly, employers are placing great emphasis on qualifications in mathematics and English, in addition to work and life experience. Strong Maths skills are essential for clear communication and effective collaboration in the workplace. If you feel that your Maths skills need improvement, there's no need to worry. Our short courses provide specialised teaching to help you brush up on your skills and attain the qualifications that employers are looking for. Overall, the job market is becoming increasingly competitive, and job seekers need to ensure that they have the necessary qualifications to catch the attention of employers. By improving your Maths skills through our Functional Skills courses, you can gain a valuable edge in today's job market.

Entry requirements

Entry Requirements:

GCSE mathematics Grade D or 3 or Functional Skills Level 1 and successful completion of an initial assessment showing you are working at the correct level needed.

Specific Entry Requirements:

Learners must be aged 19+ to apply for this course.

What you will learn

  • You'll work with numbers of any size accurately and confidently.
  • You'll calculate percentages, fractions, and ratios in practical contexts.
  • You'll interpret and present data using graphs, charts, and tables.
  • You'll work with area, scale drawings, and measurements.
  • You'll handle money calculations and apply them to real situations.
  • You'll analyse problems, check your answers, and explain your reasoning.
  • You'll apply maths skills to everyday work and life situations.

How you will learn

The course uses blended learning: you'll study online in your own time and attend evening classes at Chelmsford College Moulsham. Assessment is by a written exam set by Pearson Edexcel. There is no coursework portfolio. The exam tests your ability to apply maths skills across a range of practical problems, and you must pass both a non-calculator and a calculator paper to achieve the qualification.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Chelmsford College Moulsham will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Administration assistant: many roles require a maths qualification at this level.
  • Accounts clerk: basic bookkeeping and invoicing roles often specify GCSE maths or equivalent.
  • Retail supervisor: stock control and cash handling roles value a functional skills maths certificate.
  • Healthcare support worker: NHS entry roles commonly ask for GCSE maths or a gcse maths alternative.
  • Teaching assistant: school support roles typically require Level 2 maths as a minimum.
  • Warehouse team leader: rota planning and stock management benefit from this level of numeracy.

What you could study next

Once you hold the Level 2 Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics, you could move on to A-Level Maths or a GCSE Mathematics resit if you want to progress to higher education. For vocational routes, many Level 3 courses in business, health and social care, or engineering list this qualification as a minimum entry requirement. You could also study Functional Skills English Level 2 alongside or after this course to strengthen your overall employability profile.

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