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Free Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Cambridge – Parkside Community College

CostFREE
Duration6 months
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 Cambridge. Classes run at Parkside Community College. Daytime sessions run part-time over 6 months, so you can fit study around other commitments. This level 2 functional skills maths course covers everyday maths including money, time, distance, shape, and position. It's the recognised GCSE maths equivalent: when employers ask for GCSE maths or equivalent, a Level 2 Functional Skills Maths Certificate meets that requirement. You'll have an initial assessment before you start to confirm this is the right level for you.

Who this course is for

United Learning offer whole year funded courses for adults from Entry Level 2 to Level 2. These courses will help you feel more confident in using numbers for everyday things like money, time, distance, shape and position and gain a qualification.  Do you need to update your CV? Did you not achieve your Maths qualification through school? Are you aged 19 or over?  You will need to complete an initial assessment prior to starting the course, where it will be discussed if you meet the criteria for a funded place.

Entry requirements

No previous experience required.  You are required to complete an initial assessment / screening of Maths levels prior to enrolment on the course – please telephone the office on 01223 712340 to make an appointment.

What you will learn

  • You'll work with numbers confidently in everyday situations, including money and budgeting.
  • You'll calculate with time, distance, and measurements.
  • You'll understand and work with shapes and spatial reasoning.
  • You'll interpret data presented in charts, tables, and graphs.
  • You'll solve multi-step problems using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
  • You'll use fractions, decimals, and percentages in practical contexts.
  • You'll apply maths skills to real tasks such as reading bills, planning journeys, and comparing prices.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Parkside Community College, working through topics with a tutor and practising problem-solving individually and as a group. Assessment is by a written exam set by Pearson Edexcel. The exam tests your ability to apply maths skills to practical, everyday problems. There is no coursework component for this qualification.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Parkside Community 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.
  • Accounts clerk: handles invoices, payments, and basic bookkeeping.
  • Retail supervisor: manages cash, stock counts, and sales figures.
  • Healthcare support worker: numeracy needed for medication and patient records.
  • Teaching assistant: schools require maths at Level 2 or equivalent.
  • Warehouse operative: measures, weights, and stock management daily.
  • Customer service advisor: handles pricing, refunds, and calculations.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Functional Skills Mathematics: for roles or courses that ask for a higher level of numeracy.
  • GCSE Mathematics: some learners choose to sit a formal GCSE after completing this qualification.
  • AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting: entry-level bookkeeping and finance qualification that builds on solid numeracy.
  • Level 3 courses in business, health and social care, or IT: many require Level 2 maths as a condition of entry.
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