Free Functional Skills Maths Level 2 in Manchester. Classes run at The Avenue Library and 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 the maths skills that employers and colleges ask for. A Level 2 functional skills maths qualification is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent when applying for jobs or further training. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you. The centre will use it to plan your learning.
Who this course is for
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Entry requirements
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What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages in practical contexts.
You'll interpret and use ratios and proportions to solve problems.
You'll read, understand, and use data from charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll calculate with measures including length, weight, capacity, and time.
You'll use basic geometry, including area, perimeter, and angles.
You'll apply maths to real-world problems in work and everyday situations.
You'll develop the skills needed to pass the Pearson Edexcel Level 2 assessment.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at The Avenue Library and Learning Centre, working through topics with tutor support. Assessment is by a written exam set by Pearson Edexcel. The exam tests your ability to apply maths skills to practical problems. There is no coursework component. Your tutor will prepare you for the exam throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. The Avenue Library and Learning Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Administrator: many admin roles ask for a maths qualification at this level.
Accounts assistant: supports basic bookkeeping and financial tasks.
Retail supervisor: stock, pricing, and cash-handling all require solid numeracy.
Care assistant: health and social care employers often require a GCSE maths equivalent.
Teaching assistant: schools require Level 2 maths as a minimum for support roles.
Warehouse operative: picking, packing, and stock roles use measurement and calculation.
Apprentice: most apprenticeship programmes require a functional skills maths certificate or GCSE.
What you could study next
Once you hold a free functional skills maths course certificate at Level 2, you could move into:
GCSE Maths: the traditional qualification if you want a graded result for university entry.
Level 3 qualifications in your chosen subject area, many of which require Level 2 maths as a condition of entry.
A numeracy-heavy apprenticeship or vocational qualification such as AAT Level 2 in accounting.
