Free Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Newcastle – Martec Training

CostFREE
Duration39 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

About this course

Free Functional Skills Maths Level 2 in Newcastle. Classes run at Martec Training. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you. The course runs full-time during the day over 39 weeks. It covers the maths skills that employers ask for, from working with numbers and percentages to interpreting data and solving real problems. A Level 2 Functional Skills Maths qualification is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent, accepted by employers and colleges across the UK.

Who this course is for

16 - 19 year olds or 16 - 24 with an EHCP as part of the study programme

Entry requirements

none required

What you will learn

  • You'll work with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages
  • You'll interpret and present data using charts, tables, and graphs
  • You'll use ratios and proportions to solve practical problems
  • You'll apply maths to everyday contexts such as money, measurement, and time
  • You'll develop problem-solving skills across multi-step calculations
  • You'll understand how to check and communicate your working clearly

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions during the day. The course is assessed through an on-screen or written exam set by Pearson Edexcel, covering both a non-calculator and a calculator paper. There is no coursework component. Your progress will be reviewed throughout the course to make sure you're ready for the assessment.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Martec Training 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
  • Retail supervisor: stock, pricing, and cash handling all draw on Level 2 maths
  • Accounts clerk: entry-level finance roles often list a maths qualification as essential
  • Healthcare support worker: numeracy is checked at recruitment in most NHS trusts
  • Warehouse operative: picking, packing, and stock roles increasingly require Level 2 maths
  • Customer service advisor: handling payments and data needs solid numeracy

What you could study next

Once you hold a Level 2 Functional Skills Maths qualification, you could move on to a Level 3 qualification in a subject that interests you, such as a BTEC or A Level in Business, Science, or Computing. Many apprenticeships at Level 3 also require Level 2 maths as a condition of entry. If you want to go further with maths itself, AS Level Maths or a Level 3 Core Maths qualification are natural next steps.

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