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Level 2 Functional Skills Maths Online – Richmond and Hillcroft Adult and Community College

CostFree if you're eligible
Duration5 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
Start10 Nov 2026
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

Free if you're 19 or over and don't have a GCSE grade 4 (C) or above in maths, whatever you earn. If you already have one, Richmond and Hillcroft Adult and Community College lists a fee of £269. Contact Richmond and Hillcroft Adult and Community College for more info.

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About this course

Functional Skills Maths Level 2 Course. Study online, with live sessions twice a week from home. This is the GCSE maths equivalent recognised by employers and universities across the UK. You'll study Number, Measure, Shape and Space, and Handling Data. The course runs over 11 weeks. You'll need an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you.

Who this course is for

Do you want to boost your maths skills and gain a nationally recognised qualification from Edexcel? This intensive course is designed to help you develop your confidence in Number, Measure, Shape & Space, and Handling Data. You'll work towards a Level 2 Functional Skills Maths qualification, opening doors to further education and career opportunities. This course is perfect for anyone looking to improve their maths skills and achieve a valuable qualification.

Entry requirements

You need to have established skills at Level 2 Maths and Level 2 English as a minimum. You will need to sit a computer-based initial assessment to indicate and evidence your current level of Maths and English.

What you will learn

  • You'll work with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages in everyday contexts.
  • You'll interpret and use measurements, including area, perimeter, and volume.
  • You'll read and apply information from charts, tables, and graphs.
  • You'll use statistical methods to summarise and compare data.
  • You'll solve multi-step problems using mathematical reasoning.
  • You'll apply maths to real-life situations such as budgeting, planning, and interpreting information at work.

How you will learn

Sessions run online on Tuesday and Thursday mornings, 9:30am to 1:30pm. You'll join live classes from home and work through the course material with tutor support. Assessment is by a computer-based exam set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. You'll sit the exam online. Before the course starts, you'll complete a computer-based initial assessment to confirm your current level in maths and English.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Richmond and Hillcroft Adult and Community College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Administration assistant. Maths at this level is a common employer requirement.
  • Accounts assistant. Supports entry into bookkeeping and finance roles.
  • Healthcare support worker. Many NHS trusts ask for a GCSE maths equivalent.
  • Teaching assistant. Schools require a functional skills maths qualification or GCSE.
  • Retail supervisor. Stock control and cash handling roles often need Level 2 maths.
  • Customer service advisor. Many employers list Level 2 maths as a minimum standard.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Functional Skills Maths. Develops your skills further for roles or courses that ask for higher-level numeracy.
  • AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting. A natural next step if you're heading into finance or bookkeeping.
  • Access to Higher Education Diploma. Many Access courses require a level 2 functional skills maths qualification or GCSE maths equivalent as an entry condition.
  • GCSE Maths. Some learners choose to sit the GCSE alongside or after completing this free functional skills maths course for adults.
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