Free Functional Skills Maths Level 2 in Sheerness. Classes run at Sheppey College, part-time during the day, making it manageable alongside other commitments. This level 2 functional skills maths course covers the maths skills that employers and colleges ask for, including working with numbers, measures, and data. It runs over 43 weeks. Functional Skills Maths Level 2 is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent, so when employers ask for GCSE maths or equivalent, this qualification counts. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm the level is right for you.
Who this course is for
An essential qualification if you want to go on to further study, and a basic requirement for many jobs, this course will enable you to develop your abilities in mathematics.
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages.
You'll interpret and use ratios and proportions in practical contexts.
You'll solve problems involving measures, shape, and space.
You'll collect, represent, and interpret data using charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll use mathematical reasoning to tackle real-world problems.
You'll apply maths in everyday contexts such as finance, measurement, and statistics.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Sheppey College, with tutor-led sessions and practice activities. Assessment is by a written exam set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. There is no coursework component. You must pass the exam to earn the qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Sheppey College 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.
Care assistant: employers often ask for GCSE maths or a gcse maths alternative.
Retail supervisor: stock, pricing, and cash-handling roles need solid numeracy.
Teaching assistant: schools require maths at Level 2 or above.
Accounts clerk: entry-level finance roles need a recognised maths qualification.
Warehouse operative: roles involving stock management and measurement.
Customer service advisor: handling billing and data entry with confidence.
What you could study next
With a Level 2 Functional Skills Maths Certificate, you can move on to:
A Level 3 qualification in your chosen subject, where maths at Level 2 is often an entry requirement.
An apprenticeship, as most standards require Functional Skills Maths Level 2 or GCSE maths.
A free functional skills maths course at Level 2 in English, if you want to meet both requirements together.
A GCSE Maths resit, if you want to study toward the traditional GCSE grade.
