Free Functional Skills Maths Level 2. Study online. You can work through the course at your own pace, fitting study around your existing commitments. The provider notes you'll need some basic maths skills to start; an initial assessment will confirm the right level for you. This is the GCSE maths equivalent recognised by employers and further education providers across the UK. The course typically takes 20 weeks.
Who this course is for
You will need to have basic maths skills. This is a course designed to help you brush up on skills you are not confident with or have forgotten since school
Entry requirements
Eligible participants must be aged 19 or over on 31 August of the current academic year, reside in England on the first day of learning. Further eligiblity criteria may apply.
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages
You'll interpret and use ratios and proportions in practical contexts
You'll read, interpret, and draw statistical charts, tables, and graphs
You'll calculate with measures including money, time, length, weight, and capacity
You'll use formulae and solve problems involving area, perimeter, and volume
You'll analyse data and draw conclusions from it
You'll apply maths to real-world problems and multi-step calculations
How you will learn
You study online, working through materials at your own pace. Assessment is by a written external exam set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. The exam covers two components: a non-calculator paper and a calculator paper. You'll need to pass both to earn the qualification. Your tutor will support you online as you prepare.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Adult Education in Gloucestershire 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 or finance assistant: numerical accuracy is essential
Healthcare support worker: employers often ask for a GCSE maths alternative
Retail supervisor: stock, pricing, and cash-handling all draw on Level 2 maths
Teaching assistant: schools require a functional skills maths certificate or GCSE equivalent
Warehouse or logistics coordinator: data, measures, and calculations used daily
What you could study next
Level 3 Functional Skills Mathematics: the next step if you want to strengthen your maths further before entering higher education or professional training.
GCSE Mathematics: some learners choose to sit a formal GCSE after completing a level 2 functional skills maths course.
Level 3 qualifications in your chosen field: many vocational and professional courses, including AAT bookkeeping and health and social care diplomas, require a Level 2 maths qualification as an entry condition.
