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Free Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Darlington – Darlington College

CostFREE
Duration34 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Functional Skills Maths Level 2 in Darlington. Classes run at Darlington College, part-time during the day, making it manageable alongside other commitments. You'll start with an initial assessment so the college can confirm the right level for you; courses run from Entry Level through to Level 2. The course runs for 34 weeks and covers the maths skills that employers and colleges look for. A Level 2 Functional Skills Maths qualification is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent, accepted where employers ask for GCSE maths or equivalent.

Who this course is for

This course is for those wishing to develop their skills in Mathematics. We offer courses from Entry Level through to Level 2. You will complete an initial assessment prior to learning to determine the most appropriate level for you.

Entry requirements

There are no entry requirements for Functional Skills Maths but you will be required to complete an initial assessment to determine the level of study. We offer from Entry level to level 2.

What you will learn

  • You'll work with whole numbers, decimals, fractions, and percentages in practical contexts.
  • You'll interpret and use ratios and proportions to solve problems.
  • You'll analyse and interpret data from charts, tables, and graphs.
  • You'll use measures, shapes, and space, including area, perimeter, and volume.
  • You'll apply maths to real-world problems involving money, time, and measurement.
  • You'll develop the skills to check and verify your own calculations.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Darlington College, working through topics with tutor support. Assessment for the Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics Level 2 is by a written external exam. This covers both a non-calculator and a calculator section. Your tutor will prepare you with practice tasks and topic work throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Administration assistant: many roles require a level 2 functional skills maths qualification or GCSE equivalent.
  • Accounts or finance clerk: numerical accuracy is a core requirement.
  • Healthcare support worker: NHS employers commonly ask for maths at this level.
  • Retail supervisor: stock, cash handling, and reporting all draw on these skills.
  • Teaching assistant: schools require maths at GCSE level or the recognised gcse maths alternative.
  • Warehouse or logistics operative: roles involving stock and data often specify Level 2 maths.

What you could study next

Once you hold the 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, where Level 2 maths is often an entry requirement. You could also study Functional Skills English Level 2 alongside or after this course if you need both for a job or further study.

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