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Free Level 2 Functional Skills Maths Online – Cambridgeshire County Council

CostFREE
Duration11 months
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Functional Skills Maths Level 2 Course. Study online. You can work through the material at your own pace, fitting study around work, family, or other commitments. The course covers whole numbers and decimals, fractions and percentages, measurements, money, and time, with a focus on applying maths in everyday and work situations. Before you start, you'll complete a brief initial assessment so the course can be tailored to your level. The course typically takes 2 months part-time. This is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent for employment and further study.

Who this course is for

Our accredited Functional Skills maths course gives you the essential, practical skills in maths that you can apply at work, at home or in your community by developing your numeracy skills and learn how to work with whole numbers and decimals, fractions and percentages, time, money and measurements. You will gain confidence in using maths in everyday life and work situations such as: - Work out price increase and decreases when shopping and paying for bills - Calculate how much wallpaper and paint is needed to decorate - Support with your children's maths homework - Effectively budget and understand your pay slip - Understand data and produce numerical reports - Meeting employer needs to support employment or progression in work

Entry requirements

Prior to starting the course, you will be required to complete a brief initial assessment. This will help us understand your current starting point and allow us to tailor the course to meet your specific needs.

What you will learn

  • You'll work with whole numbers, decimals, fractions, and percentages.
  • You'll calculate with money, including price increases, decreases, and bills.
  • You'll use measurements accurately in practical contexts.
  • You'll work with time in everyday and work-related situations.
  • You'll apply maths skills to real tasks at home, at work, and in your community.

How you will learn

You study online, working through material at your own pace. Assessment is by a formal external exam set by City and Guilds. You'll need to pass both a non-calculator and a calculator paper to earn the qualification. Your initial assessment helps identify your starting point so the course is tailored to your needs before you begin.

What you will need to bring

Cambridgeshire County Council will confirm anything you need before you start. You'll need access to a device with an internet connection to study online.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Administration assistant: many roles ask for a maths qualification at this level.
  • Accounts or finance clerk: numerical accuracy is a core requirement.
  • Retail supervisor: pricing, stock, and cash handling all draw on these skills.
  • Healthcare support worker: medication calculations and record-keeping often require Level 2 maths.
  • Teaching assistant: schools typically ask for a GCSE maths equivalent.
  • Warehouse or logistics coordinator: measurement, quantities, and data are central to the role.

What you could study next

Once you have your Level 2 Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics, you could move on to a GCSE Maths resit if you want a traditional GCSE grade. For vocational routes, many Level 3 qualifications, including A Levels, T Levels, and professional diplomas, list a Level 2 maths qualification as an entry requirement. You could also look at AAT Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Accounting if you want to build on your numeracy in a finance direction.

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