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Free Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Richmond upon Thames

CostFREE
Duration12 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start12 Apr 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Functional Skills Maths Level 2 Course in Richmond upon Thames. Classes run at Parkshot, part-time during the day. This free functional skills maths course runs over 12 weeks. You'll sit a computer-based initial assessment first, to confirm this is the right level for you. The course covers number, measure, shape and space, and handling data. A Functional Skills Level 2 Maths qualification is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent, and many employers and colleges accept it in place of a GCSE grade 4.

Who this course is for

Do you want to boost your maths skills and gain a nationally recognised qualification? This Functional Skills Maths Level 2 course is designed to help you develop your confidence in number, measure, shape & space, and handling data. It's perfect for anyone looking to improve their maths for further education or career advancement. By the end of this course, you'll be ready to tackle everyday maths challenges with confidence and achieve a Level 2 qualification.

Entry requirements

You need to be working toward Level 2 Maths. You will need to sit a computer-based initial assessment to evidence your current level of Maths.

What you will learn

  • You'll work with numbers, including fractions, decimals, percentages, and ratio.
  • You'll interpret and use measures, shapes, and space in practical contexts.
  • You'll collect, represent, and interpret data using charts, tables, and graphs.
  • You'll solve multi-step maths problems using a range of methods.
  • You'll apply maths to everyday situations, including money, time, and measurement.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom at Parkshot, with a tutor guiding your learning each session. The course is assessed by a computer-based external exam set by Pearson Edexcel. You'll complete the exam when your tutor confirms you're ready. Before the course begins, you'll take a computer-based initial assessment to confirm your current level and make sure Level 2 is the right starting point.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Parkshot will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Administration assistant: many roles ask for a maths qualification at Level 2 or equivalent.
  • Accounts assistant: basic bookkeeping and finance roles often require a GCSE maths equivalent.
  • Healthcare support worker: NHS and care employers commonly ask for Level 2 maths or equivalent.
  • Retail supervisor: stock control and cash handling roles benefit from a level 2 functional skills maths qualification.
  • Teaching assistant: schools typically require a GCSE maths alternative at Level 2 or above.
  • Warehouse operative: roles involving stock, dispatch, or logistics often require a maths qualification.

What you could study next

Once you have your level 2 functional skills maths certificate, you could move on to a Level 3 qualification in a subject that interests you, such as a BTEC or Access to Higher Education Diploma. If you want to strengthen your English alongside your maths, a Functional Skills English Level 2 course is a natural next step. Some apprenticeships also become available once you hold both qualifications at Level 2.

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