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Free Level 2 Functional Skills Maths Online – Keir Training & Recruitment

CostFREE
Duration3 months
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Functional Skills Maths Level 2. Study online, at your own pace, in around 3 months. This level 2 functional skills maths course covers the maths skills employers ask for, from working with numbers and fractions to interpreting data and solving problems. It's a recognised gcse maths equivalent, so when employers ask for GCSE Maths or equivalent, this qualification counts. You'll sit an external exam to complete the course. No prior qualifications are required; you'll have an initial assessment first to confirm this is the right level for you.

Who this course is for

Functional Skills qualifications in English at Entry Level are ideal for learners wishing to develop practical, transferable skills in English in order to work confidently, effectively and independently in life. It is suitable for

  • Apprenticeships
  • Traineeships
  • Alternative to GCSE
  • T-Levels
  • As a standalone qualification

Entry requirements

There are no pre-entry requirements for this qualification and no minimum age requirement has been set for registration. However, you will need to complete an initial assessment to ensure that you are placed on the appropriate level. A prior achievement of a level 1 or GCSE equivalent is suitable.

What you will learn

  • You'll work with whole numbers, decimals, fractions, and percentages in practical contexts.
  • You'll use ratios and proportions to solve everyday problems.
  • You'll interpret and construct charts, graphs, and tables.
  • You'll calculate with measures including time, money, length, weight, and volume.
  • You'll apply statistical methods to analyse and compare data.
  • You'll solve multi-step problems using mathematical reasoning.

How you will learn

You study online, working through course materials at a pace that suits you. Assessment is by an externally set and marked exam. You must pass the exam to earn the qualification. There is no coursework or portfolio element for Level 2.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Keir Training & Recruitment will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Accounts assistant: many employers require a maths qualification at this level.
  • Customer service advisor: handling payments, data, and calculations daily.
  • Warehouse operative: stock counts, measurements, and order processing.
  • Healthcare support worker: medication calculations and record-keeping.
  • Retail supervisor: managing cash, stock, and sales figures.
  • Business administration assistant: working with budgets and spreadsheets.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Functional Skills Maths: if you want to progress further in maths.
  • GCSE Mathematics: some learners use Level 2 Functional Skills as a stepping stone toward a formal GCSE resit.
  • Level 2 or Level 3 vocational qualifications in your chosen sector: many require a maths qualification at this level as part of their entry criteria.
  • Apprenticeships: Functional Skills Maths Level 2 satisfies the maths requirement for most apprenticeship frameworks.
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