Free Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Oldham – New Bridge School
CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
About this course
Free Functional Skills Maths Level 2 in Oldham. Classes run at New Bridge School. Learning is tailored to your individual needs and outcomes as set out in your EHCP, with accreditation matched to your abilities and aspirations. This level 2 functional skills maths course typically runs over two years of full-time daytime study. A Level 2 functional skills maths qualification is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent, accepted by employers and colleges in place of a GCSE grade 4.
Who this course is for
Learners follow a course tailored to their individual needs and desired outcomes as agreed in their EHCP and are entered for appropriate accreditation according to their abilities and aspirations.
Entry requirements
Academic ability
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages in everyday contexts.
You'll interpret and use data from tables, charts, and graphs.
You'll solve problems involving ratio, proportion, and scale.
You'll use formulae and carry out calculations involving measures, shape, and space.
You'll apply maths to real-life situations such as money, time, and measurement.
You'll develop the skills needed to sit the Pearson Edexcel Level 2 assessment.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at New Bridge School, with teaching tailored to your EHCP outcomes. Assessment is by a written exam set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. The exam covers two components: a non-calculator section and a calculator section. Your teacher will prepare you for both throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. New Bridge School will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: many employers ask for a GCSE maths equivalent
Warehouse operative: stock and inventory work requires number skills
Care assistant: health and social care roles often require Level 2 maths
Apprentice: most apprenticeships require a functional skills maths qualification
Office administrator: data entry and finance tasks need confident numeracy
Teaching assistant: schools require Level 2 maths as a minimum
What you could study next
Functional Skills Maths Level 3 (if offered): builds on Level 2 for learners aiming toward further study.
GCSE Mathematics: some learners use a level 2 functional skills maths certificate as a stepping stone toward a GCSE resit.
Level 2 or Level 3 vocational qualifications: many courses in health, business, or construction require a functional skills maths qualification as an entry condition.
