Free Functional Skills Maths Level 2 in Ipswich. Classes run at One Sixth Form College. This full-time daytime course runs over one year and covers the maths skills employers and colleges look for. A Level 2 functional skills maths qualification is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent when employers ask for GCSE grade 4 or above. If you're in full-time study at One Sixth Form College and didn't achieve grade 3 or above in maths at school, you'll be required to take this course.
Who this course is for
16-19
Entry requirements
It is a legal requirement for students in full time study with us and not met grade 3 or above at High School will be required to sit Functional Skills L2.
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages in practical contexts.
You'll interpret and use data from charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll solve problems involving ratio, proportion, and scale.
You'll use formulas and carry out calculations involving area, perimeter, and volume.
You'll apply maths to real-world situations such as money, time, and measurement.
You'll develop the accuracy and checking skills needed for assessments and the workplace.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based lessons at One Sixth Form College, with a mix of teacher-led sessions and practice tasks. Assessment is by a written on-screen or paper-based exam set by Pearson Edexcel. The exam covers two components: a non-calculator section and a calculator section. You must pass both to achieve the qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. One Sixth Form College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Administrative assistant - many roles require a maths qualification at this level.
Retail supervisor - stock, pricing, and cash-handling roles need solid numeracy.
Healthcare support worker - NHS applications often require a GCSE maths equivalent.
Accounts assistant - entry-level finance roles expect Level 2 maths as a minimum.
Teaching assistant - school support roles typically require this qualification.
Warehouse operative (team leader) - inventory and logistics roles value Level 2 maths.
What you could study next
Level 3 A-level Mathematics or Core Maths - for learners who want to study maths at a higher level or meet university entry requirements.
Level 3 BTEC or T Level in a vocational subject - many applied courses require a Level 2 maths qualification as an entry condition.
Higher or degree-level study - universities accept Functional Skills Level 2 as evidence of numeracy alongside other entry qualifications.
