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Free Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Dover – Dover Technical College

CostFREE
Duration44 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start2 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Functional Skills Maths Level 2 in Dover. Evening classes run at Dover Technical College, so you can fit study around work or other commitments. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you, and the centre will use it to plan your learning. The course runs for 44 weeks part-time, covering the maths skills that employers and colleges ask for. A Level 2 Functional Skills Maths qualification is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent when employers ask for GCSE grade 4 or above.

Who this course is for

An essential qualification if you want to go on to further study, and a basic requirement for many jobs, this course will enable you to develop your abilities in mathematics.

What you will learn

  • You'll work with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages in practical contexts.
  • You'll interpret and use ratios and proportions to solve problems.
  • You'll read, interpret, and draw charts, graphs, and tables.
  • You'll use statistical measures such as mean, median, and range.
  • You'll apply maths to real-world problems involving money, measurement, and time.
  • You'll use formulae and equations to find unknown values.
  • You'll check and evaluate your own calculations for accuracy.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Dover Technical College. Assessment is by external examination set by Pearson Edexcel, covering both a non-calculator and a calculator paper. You'll also complete an on-screen or paper-based skills check. Your tutor will set practice tasks and timed exercises throughout the course to prepare you for the exam.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Accounts assistant: many roles require a maths qualification at Level 2 or above.
  • Healthcare support worker: NHS employers commonly ask for GCSE maths or equivalent.
  • Teaching assistant: schools require a functional skills maths certificate or GCSE.
  • Warehouse supervisor: stock and logistics roles often specify Level 2 maths.
  • Retail team leader: cash handling and reporting duties need solid numeracy.
  • Apprentice in any trade: most apprenticeships require Level 2 maths to complete.

What you could study next

Once you hold a Level 2 Functional Skills Maths qualification, a range of further study opens up. You could move into a Level 3 qualification in a subject that interests you, such as a BTEC or A Level, where maths at this level is often an entry requirement. If you want to go further with maths itself, a GCSE Mathematics resit or a Level 3 Core Maths qualification are natural next steps.

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