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Free Level 2 Functional Skills Maths Online – ELATT

CostFREE
Duration16 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Functional Skills Maths Level 2 Qualification. Study online. You can work through the course at your own pace, fitting study around your other commitments. The course covers numbers, fractions, percentages, measures, shapes, and data handling, building the maths skills employers and colleges ask for. It typically takes 16 weeks. Note: the final exam is face-to-face, so you'll need to attend a centre in person at the end. You'll start with an initial assessment to confirm the right level for you. A level 2 functional skills maths course like this is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent.

Who this course is for

We teach functional maths skills for vocational learners at all Entry Levels, and Level 1 and 2. Courses are tied to the functional skills syllabus and address the key numerical skills needed for daily life including: Numbers and number systems, Shape, space and measure and Handling data.

Courses are delivered online, however at the end of the programme, learners are required to attend a face-to-face exam at ELATT.

Entry requirements

Complete an Initial Assessment with ELATT

What you will learn

  • You'll work with whole numbers, decimals, fractions, and percentages in practical contexts.
  • You'll use measures including time, money, weight, and distance.
  • You'll identify and work with shapes and spaces.
  • You'll collect, interpret, and present data using charts and tables.
  • You'll solve problems involving budgeting, planning, and everyday calculations.
  • You'll apply maths skills to work-related and real-life situations.

How you will learn

You study online, working through course material at your own pace. Sessions are structured around the Functional Skills maths syllabus, covering numbers and number systems, shape, space and measure, and handling data. At the end of the programme, you sit a formal exam in person at a centre. This exam is how you earn your Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics Level 2.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Administration assistant: many roles require a GCSE maths equivalent
  • Retail supervisor: stock, pricing, and cash-handling calculations
  • Healthcare support worker: numeracy needed for medication and record-keeping
  • Teaching assistant: supporting pupils with maths in school settings
  • Accounts clerk: entry-level finance roles ask for Level 2 maths
  • Warehouse operative: measuring, data entry, and stock management
  • Customer service advisor: handling payments and numerical queries

What you could study next

  • Functional Skills Mathematics Level 1: if your initial assessment places you below Level 2, this is the step before.
  • GCSE Mathematics: some learners use their functional skills maths certificate as a stepping stone toward a full GCSE.
  • Level 3 qualifications in your chosen field: many Level 3 courses, including A Levels, T Levels, and vocational Diplomas, require a Level 2 maths qualification as an entry condition.
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