Free Functional Skills Maths Level 2 in Coventry. Classes run at Hereward College, as part of a wider study programme for learners aged 16 to 24 with an Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plan. This level 2 functional skills maths course runs full-time during the day and typically takes one year to complete. It covers the maths skills used in everyday life and work, and is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent accepted by employers and further education providers.
Who this course is for
This course is offered as part of a larger study programme for learners aged 16-24 with an EHC Plan.
What you will learn
You'll work with numbers, including fractions, decimals, and percentages.
You'll interpret and use data from tables, charts, and graphs.
You'll solve problems involving ratio, proportion, and scale.
You'll apply maths to real contexts such as money, measurement, and time.
You'll use formulae and carry out calculations accurately.
You'll develop skills in checking and interpreting your own results.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Hereward College during the day. Assessment is by a written exam set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. The exam covers both calculator and non-calculator sections. You'll have an initial assessment before the course begins to confirm that Functional Skills Maths Level 2 is the right level for you, and the college will use it to plan your learning.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Hereward College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Administration assistant: maths skills are required in most office roles.
Retail supervisor: needed for stock, pricing, and cash handling.
Healthcare support worker: numeracy is checked at recruitment.
Accounts or finance assistant: a functional skills maths qualification supports entry-level finance work.
Warehouse operative: used in stock counting and logistics.
Teaching assistant: many schools require a GCSE maths equivalent.
What you could study next
Level 3 qualifications in your chosen subject area: many Level 3 courses, including A Levels and BTEC Nationals, require a GCSE maths equivalent as an entry condition. This qualification meets that requirement.
Functional Skills Maths Level 2 can also support entry to apprenticeships where maths at this level is specified.
If you want to go further with maths, a GCSE Mathematics resit or an AS Level in Maths may be a next step.
