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Free Level 2 Functional Skills Maths Online – Crook Adult Learning And Skills Service

CostFREE
Duration36 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Functional Skills Maths Level 2. Study online. You work at your own pace, so the course fits around work, family, or other commitments. It covers calculating, measuring, and working with fractions, decimals, and percentages, and shows you how to apply maths to everyday situations. This level 2 functional skills maths course is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent, accepted by employers and colleges when they ask for GCSE maths or equivalent. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Functional Skills Maths Level 2 is the right level for you. The course typically takes 36 weeks.

Who this course is for

Anyone wishing to boost their skills and gain a functional skills qualification

What you will learn

  • You'll calculate with whole numbers, decimals, fractions, and percentages.
  • You'll measure and work with units of length, weight, capacity, and time.
  • You'll interpret and use data from tables, charts, and graphs.
  • You'll solve problems involving ratio and proportion.
  • You'll apply maths skills to real everyday situations, such as budgeting, measuring, and planning.
  • You'll work with area, perimeter, and basic geometry.

How you will learn

You study through an online learning programme tailored to your needs. You have access to weekly online tutorial sessions with a tutor. Assessment is by a written exam, taken in person at a centre in line with current exam requirements. You'll need a computer or laptop and a reliable internet connection to complete the online study.

What you will need to bring

You'll need access to a computer or laptop and the internet to complete the online programme. Crook Adult Learning And Skills Service 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 this level.
  • Accounts clerk or finance assistant: basic numeracy is a core requirement.
  • Care assistant: employers and regulated training often require a GCSE maths equivalent.
  • Retail supervisor: stock, pricing, and cash handling rely on these skills.
  • Teaching assistant: schools typically ask for GCSE maths or equivalent.
  • Warehouse or logistics operative: roles involving stock and measurement benefit from this qualification.

What you could study next

Once you hold this free functional skills maths certificate, you can move into a range of further study. A Level 3 qualification in your chosen field often requires a GCSE maths equivalent as an entry condition, and this qualification meets that. You could also progress to a GCSE Maths qualification if you want the traditional GCSE grade. For numeracy-heavy careers, AAT Level 2 in Bookkeeping is a natural next step.

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