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Free Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Manchester – Longsight Library & Learning Centre

CostFREE
Duration41 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Functional Skills Maths Level 2 in Manchester. Daytime classes run at Longsight Library & Learning Centre, with a manageable part-time pace across 41 weeks. This is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent: when employers ask for GCSE maths or equivalent, a level 2 functional skills maths qualification meets that requirement. You'll work with numbers, data, and problem-solving in everyday contexts. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you.

Who this course is for

Refer to the website for course information.

Entry requirements

Check the website for information on course entry requirement.

What you will learn

  • You'll use numbers confidently for calculations, estimates, and checking answers.
  • You'll work with fractions, decimals, and percentages in practical situations.
  • You'll interpret and construct charts, tables, and graphs.
  • You'll use ratio and proportion to solve real problems.
  • You'll apply geometry and measures, including area, perimeter, and volume.
  • You'll analyse data and draw conclusions from statistics.
  • You'll solve multi-step maths problems in work and everyday contexts.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Longsight Library & Learning Centre, working through topics with a tutor and practising problem-solving in context. Assessment is by a written external exam set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. You must pass both a non-calculator and a calculator paper to achieve the qualification. There is no coursework component.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Longsight Library & Learning Centre 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.
  • Customer service advisor: handling payments, data, and records.
  • Accounts clerk or finance assistant: entry-level roles often specify this standard.
  • Healthcare support worker: NHS and care employers commonly require it.
  • Retail supervisor: stock, pricing, and cash-handling tasks.
  • Teaching assistant: schools typically require a GCSE maths equivalent.
  • Warehouse operative or team leader: stock control and measurement tasks.

What you could study next

Once you hold a level 2 functional skills maths certificate, you could move on to a Level 3 qualification in a subject that interests you, such as a BTEC or Access to Higher Education Diploma. If you work in a numeracy-heavy field, a Level 3 Award in Education and Training could open doors to teaching maths to others. Some apprenticeships also become available once you meet the Level 2 maths requirement.

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