Free Functional Skills Maths Level 2 Course in Mansfield. Classes run at Landmarks The Archer, with a mix of online study and time at the centre. This free functional skills maths course for adults runs full-time during the day and typically takes one year to complete. It covers the maths skills that employers ask for, and the Level 2 qualification is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent. When employers ask for GCSE maths or equivalent, this meets that standard. There are no entry requirements. You'll have an initial assessment so the centre can plan your learning at the right level.
Who this course is for
These qualifications are for learners of all ages. They are suitable for adults and young people across a wide range of settings. Note these qualifications are only available to centres and learners in England.
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements for these qualifications and no formal age restrictions.
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages
You'll interpret and use data from tables, charts, and graphs
You'll solve problems involving ratio and proportion
You'll use measures, shapes, and basic geometry in practical contexts
You'll apply maths to real situations such as budgeting, measurement, and time
You'll check and communicate your working clearly and accurately
How you will learn
You'll study through a blend of classroom sessions at Landmarks The Archer and online learning you can do in your own time. Assessment is by a written exam covering both non-calculator and calculator sections. You'll practise exam-style questions throughout the course so you're prepared before you sit the test.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Landmarks The Archer will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Administration assistant - many employers require a maths qualification at this level
Accounts clerk - basic numeracy evidence often required at application
Healthcare support worker - NHS entry roles commonly ask for GCSE maths or equivalent
Retail supervisor - stock, pricing, and cash-handling roles need solid number skills
Teaching assistant - schools require maths at Level 2 or above
Warehouse operative (team leader) - scheduling and inventory work needs confident maths
What you could study next
Functional Skills Maths Level 2 is the foundation for many further study routes. If you want to go further with maths, you could progress to A Level Maths or a GCSE Maths resit programme. For professional or vocational training, completing this qualification opens the door to Level 3 courses in areas such as business, health and social care, or construction, where maths at Level 2 is a standard entry requirement.
