Free Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Newark

CostFREE
Duration11 months
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNOCN awarding body

About this course

Free Functional Skills Maths Level 2 in Newark. Classes run at Dukeries Campus, full-time during the day. This level 2 functional skills maths qualification covers number, measure, geometry, and data handling at a level recognised by employers and colleges as a GCSE maths equivalent. The course typically takes 11 months. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Functional Skills Maths Level 2 is the right level for you. You must be 19 or over at the start of the academic year and have lived in the EU for at least 3 years.

Who this course is for

TBC

Entry requirements

You must be 19+ at the beginning of the academic year to enrol on this course and be a resident within the EU for 3 years+.

This course is FREE for eligible learners. Please enquire further with us regarding the eligibility requirements.

What you will learn

  • You'll use whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages in everyday contexts.
  • You'll interpret and compare data from charts, tables, and graphs.
  • You'll calculate with measures including length, weight, capacity, and time.
  • You'll work with area, perimeter, and volume in practical situations.
  • You'll use ratio and proportion to solve problems.
  • You'll apply maths to real-world problems in work and everyday life.
  • You'll develop the skills needed to sit the NOCN Level 2 external assessment.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom at Dukeries Campus, attending full-time during the day. Learning is supported by tutor-led sessions, practice tasks, and problem-solving activities. Assessment is by an externally set and marked written exam. You must pass both a non-calculator and a calculator paper to achieve the qualification.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Dukeries Campus 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.
  • Accounts clerk: handles invoices, payments, and basic bookkeeping.
  • Retail supervisor: manages stock, cash, and sales figures.
  • Healthcare support worker: numeracy is required for many NHS and care roles.
  • Teaching assistant: schools expect a GCSE maths equivalent as standard.
  • Warehouse operative: stock control and data entry rely on solid maths skills.
  • Apprentice (any sector): most apprenticeships require Level 2 maths to complete.

What you could study next

Once you have your 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 finance-related role, AAT Level 2 in Accounting is a natural next step. You could also combine this with a Functional Skills English Level 2 qualification if you need both for employment or further study.

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