Free Level 2 Functional Skills Maths Online – Qdos Training
CostFREE
Duration2 months
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding body
About this course
Free Functional Skills Maths Level 2 Course. Study online. You can work through the material at your own pace, fitting study around work, family, or other commitments. No travel needed. The course covers the maths skills employers ask for, from working with numbers and fractions to using data and solving real problems. It typically takes around 2 months to complete. Functional Skills Level 2 is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent; when employers ask for GCSE maths or equivalent, this qualification meets that requirement.
Who this course is for
This qualification is suitable for learners aged 19 and above.
Entry requirements
There are no specific recommended prior learning requirements for this qualification.
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, decimals, fractions, and percentages.
You'll use ratios and proportions to solve practical problems.
You'll interpret and construct charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll calculate with measures including length, weight, capacity, and time.
You'll apply maths to everyday contexts such as money, budgets, and planning.
You'll use formulae and simple algebra to find unknown values.
You'll analyse data and draw conclusions from statistical information.
How you will learn
You'll study online and complete a written exam to gain the qualification. Assessment is by a formal City and Guilds external test covering both calculator and non-calculator elements. You'll have an initial assessment before you start so the course is pitched at the right level for you, and your learning plan will be built around your needs and schedule.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Qdos Training 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: numerical accuracy is central to the role.
Healthcare support worker: NHS employers often ask for GCSE maths or equivalent.
Retail supervisor: pricing, stock, and cash handling all draw on these skills.
Teaching assistant: schools typically require a Level 2 maths qualification.
Warehouse operative: picking, packing, and stock roles increasingly require this level.
Customer service advisor: working with figures, targets, and data is routine.
What you could study next
Once you hold a Level 2 Functional Skills Maths Qualification, you could move on to:
Level 3 qualifications in your chosen field, many of which require Level 2 maths as an entry condition.
A GCSE Maths resit, if you want a traditional GCSE grade for a specific application.
An Access to Higher Education Diploma, which typically requires Level 2 maths and opens routes into university.
