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Free Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Chichester – Chichester College

CostFREE
Duration14 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start2 Nov 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Functional Skills Maths Level 2 Course in Chichester. Classes run at Chichester College, part-time during the day. The course runs over 14 weeks and fits around other commitments, with daytime sessions at a manageable pace. This is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent, and when employers ask for GCSE maths or equivalent, a Level 2 Functional Skills Maths Certificate meets that requirement. You'll develop the maths skills needed for work and everyday life. You'll start with an initial assessment to confirm Level 2 is the right starting point.

Who this course is for

Functional Skills Maths: Course Overview

Our Functional Skills Maths course is designed to help learners develop essential mathematical skills for work and everyday life. Our offering for Level 1 and Level 2 is split into blocks of lessons, with 2 blocks being 14 weeks long and a third being 7 weeks long.

Entry requirements

This course is available for anyone seeking to enhance their opportunities and who qualifies for the funding requirements as set out in the Costs and Equipment section.

What you will learn

  • You'll work with numbers, including fractions, decimals, and percentages.
  • You'll interpret and use data from tables, charts, and graphs.
  • You'll solve problems involving ratio, proportion, and scale.
  • You'll apply maths to real-world contexts such as money, measurement, and time.
  • You'll use formulae and understand basic algebra.
  • You'll develop accuracy in calculation and checking your answers.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based lessons at Chichester College, with two blocks of 14 weeks each covering Level 1 and Level 2 content. Teaching focuses on applying maths to practical situations. Assessment is by a written exam set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. You'll sit the exam when your tutor confirms you're ready.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Chichester 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 this level.
  • Accounts clerk: handling invoices, payments, and basic bookkeeping.
  • Retail supervisor: managing stock, pricing, and sales figures.
  • Healthcare support worker: calculating medication doses and recording data.
  • Teaching assistant: supporting pupils with numeracy in the classroom.
  • Warehouse operative: measuring, weighing, and checking stock levels.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Functional Skills Maths: if you need a higher level for a specific course or employer.
  • GCSE Maths: some learners choose to sit a formal GCSE after completing the Level 2 Functional Skills Maths Qualification.
  • AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting: a natural next step if you want to move into finance or bookkeeping.
  • Any Level 3 vocational course that requires maths at Level 2 as an entry condition.
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