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Free Level 2 Functional Skills Maths Online – Pathway Group

CostFREE
Duration8 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Functional Skills Maths Level 2 Course. Study online. You can work through the course at your own pace, fitting study around work and family commitments. You'll need to commit around 10 hours a week, and the course typically takes 8 weeks. It covers whole numbers, fractions, decimals and percentages, measures, shape and space, and handling data. Functional Skills Maths Level 2 is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent; when employers ask for GCSE maths grade 4 or above, this qualification meets that standard. You must be 19 or over, have lived in the UK for the past three years, and live in an eligible non-devolved postcode.

Who this course is for

Functional Skills Maths helps you gain daily confidence in whole numbers, fractions, decimals and percentages, using common measures, shape and space, handling information and data, solving mathematical problems and decision making.

Indicate that students can demonstrate their ability in mathematical skills and their ability to apply these, through appropriate reasoning and decision making, to solve realistic problems of increasing complexity Introduce students to new areas of life and work so that they are exposed to concepts and problems which, while not of immediate concern, may be of value in later life Enable students to develop an appreciation of the role played by mathematics in the world of work and in life, generally

Entry requirements

No formal qualifications are required, but learners should have a basic level of literacy and communication skills to engage with the content.

Eligibility Criteria

You must be aged 19 or over. You need to have been living in the UK for the past three years and hold the right to live and work in the UK. You must commit 10 hours weekly to your studies. Residing in an eligible Non Devolved postcode - gov.uk/government/publications/adult-skills-fund-asf-postcode-files

What you will learn

  • You'll work with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages in everyday contexts.
  • You'll use common measures, including length, weight, capacity, and time.
  • You'll apply knowledge of shape and space to practical problems.
  • You'll handle, interpret, and present data and information.
  • You'll solve realistic mathematical problems using reasoning and decision-making.
  • You'll apply maths skills to real situations in work and daily life.

How you will learn

You study entirely online, working through course materials at a pace that suits you. Assessment is by an online exam set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. You'll need to commit around 10 hours a week to your studies. An initial assessment is carried out at the start to confirm that Level 2 is the right level for you and to help plan your learning.

What you will need to bring

You'll need a device with a reliable internet connection to access the online course materials. Pathway Group will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Administrator: many admin roles ask for a maths qualification at this level.
  • Customer service advisor: handles payments, data, and numerical queries.
  • Accounts assistant: entry-level finance work often requires a maths qualification.
  • Retail supervisor: stock control, pricing, and cash handling all draw on maths.
  • Healthcare support worker: medication calculations and record-keeping require numeracy.
  • Warehouse operative: picking, packing, and stock roles that require numerical accuracy.
  • Teaching assistant: schools require evidence of maths ability at this level.

What you could study next

Once you hold a Level 2 Functional Skills Maths Qualification, you could move on to:

  • A Level 3 qualification in your chosen subject area, where maths at this level is often a requirement.
  • A BTEC or vocational Diploma at Level 3 in business, health, or a trade.
  • An Access to Higher Education Diploma, which can lead to university entry.
  • A-Level Maths, if you want to develop your mathematical skills further.
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