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Free Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Manchester – Newton House Adult 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. Classes run at Newton House Adult Learning Centre. Daytime sessions run part-time over 41 weeks, giving you time to fit study around other commitments. This level 2 functional skills maths course covers number, measure, statistics, and problem-solving at a level employers and colleges recognise as a GCSE maths equivalent. When employers ask for GCSE maths or equivalent, a functional skills maths certificate at Level 2 meets that requirement. 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

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What you will learn

  • You'll work with whole numbers, decimals, fractions, and percentages in practical contexts.
  • You'll interpret and use data presented in charts, tables, and graphs.
  • You'll apply ratio and proportion to real calculations.
  • You'll use measures including length, weight, capacity, time, and money.
  • You'll solve multi-step problems using mathematical reasoning.
  • You'll check and evaluate your own calculations for accuracy.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Newton House Adult Learning Centre. Teaching covers the skills tested in the Pearson Edexcel assessment. You'll be assessed through a written exam, which includes both a calculator and a non-calculator section. The exam tests your ability to apply maths to everyday situations rather than recall formulas in isolation.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Newton House Adult Learning Centre 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
  • Accounts clerk: supports basic bookkeeping and invoice processing
  • Retail supervisor: stock, pricing, and cash-handling tasks need solid numeracy
  • Healthcare support worker: medication calculations and record-keeping often require Level 2 maths
  • Teaching assistant: schools typically ask for GCSE maths or a gcse maths alternative at this level
  • Warehouse operative: picking, packing, and inventory roles increasingly require Level 2 numeracy

What you could study next

Once you hold a Level 2 functional skills maths qualification, you can move toward GCSE Maths if you want a graded qualification, or progress to Level 3 study in a subject that interests you. Many apprenticeships, Access to Higher Education Diplomas, and vocational Level 3 courses accept Functional Skills Level 2 as an entry requirement. A free functional skills maths course at Level 2 also opens the door to further professional qualifications in accountancy, business, or health and social care.

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