Free Functional Skills Maths Level 2 in Ashford. Classes run at Brooklands College. Daytime sessions run part-time over 35 weeks, so you can fit study around other commitments. This level 2 functional skills maths course covers the maths skills that employers and universities recognise as a GCSE maths equivalent. When employers ask for GCSE maths or equivalent, a Functional Skills Level 2 qualification meets that requirement. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm the right level for you, and the college will use it to plan your learning.
Who this course is for
Funding is available for adults
Entry requirements
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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 calculate with measures including money, time, length, weight, and capacity.
You'll read, interpret, and draw graphs, charts, and tables.
You'll use statistical measures such as mean, median, mode, and range.
You'll apply geometric reasoning including area, perimeter, and volume.
You'll solve multi-step problems using mathematical reasoning and checking strategies.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Brooklands College, working through problems individually and in groups. Assessment is by a written exam set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. The exam covers two components: a non-calculator paper and a calculator paper. You must pass both to earn the qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Brooklands College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Administration assistant: many roles require a maths qualification at this level.
Customer service advisor: handling payments, data, and records accurately.
Accounts clerk: supporting bookkeeping and financial administration.
Healthcare support worker: numeracy is checked at recruitment in most NHS trusts.
Retail supervisor: managing stock, cash, and sales figures.
Teaching assistant: schools require a Level 2 maths qualification for most TA roles.
Warehouse operative: picking, packing, and stock-control roles that require numeracy checks.
What you could study next
Once you hold a Level 2 functional skills maths qualification, you could move on to:
GCSE Mathematics (if you want a graded GCSE for university entry or specific employer requirements).
AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting, which builds directly on numeracy skills.
Level 3 qualifications in business, health, or science where maths at Level 2 is an entry requirement.
Functional Skills Maths Level 2 is also a stepping stone into apprenticeships that require it as a condition of programme entry.
