Free Functional Skills Maths Level 2 in Grays. Classes run at TCHC Thurrock GAPS Centre. You must be enrolled on a vocational qualification at one of the GAPS centres to be eligible. The course covers three areas: using numbers and the number system, measures, shape and space, and handling data. At 55 hours, it's a focused level 2 functional skills maths qualification that sits alongside your main vocational study. Assessment includes a calculator and a non-calculator exam. When employers ask for GCSE maths or equivalent, a level 2 functional skills maths certificate meets that requirement.
Who this course is for
Young people aged 16-18 (and 16-24 with an EHCP) who would like to gain a qualification in Functional Skills Maths.
What you will learn
You'll work with numbers and the number system, including calculations and problem-solving.
You'll apply common measures, shape, and space in practical contexts.
You'll handle and interpret data and information.
You'll prepare for both a calculator and a non-calculator exam.
You'll practise budgeting and cost-of-living maths in real-life scenarios.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at TCHC Thurrock GAPS Centre during the day. The course is assessed by two exams: one where you can use a calculator and one where you cannot. Both are set and marked externally. You'll also have access to careers guidance, mentoring, and employment support alongside your maths classes.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. TCHC Thurrock GAPS Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Apprentice or trainee in your main vocational area, using maths as a core requirement.
Retail or warehouse assistant, where stock and cash handling need Level 2 maths.
Business administration assistant, supporting office numeracy tasks.
Care assistant, where medication calculations and record-keeping require maths skills.
Construction trades trainee, where measurement and calculation are daily tasks.
Customer service advisor, handling payments, data, and figures.
What you could study next
Level 3 Functional Skills Maths: if you need maths at a higher level for further study or certain roles.
A-Level Maths or BTEC qualifications: if you want to progress into higher education.
Vocational Level 3 qualifications in your chosen trade or sector, many of which require Level 2 maths as a condition of entry.
Higher or degree apprenticeships, where Level 2 maths is a standard entry requirement.
