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Free Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Stoke-on-Trent – E.Quality Training Hanley Training Centre

CostFREE
Duration38 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Functional Skills Maths Level 2 in Stoke-on-Trent. Classes run at E.Quality Training Hanley Training Centre. This level 2 functional skills maths course runs full-time during the day and takes 38 weeks to complete. You'll work through applying maths to practical, everyday situations at work and in life. Functional Skills 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 before you start to confirm the level is right for you.

Who this course is for

The Functional Skills Level 2 Maths course is designed to help learners develop the mathematical skills needed for everyday life, work, and further study. This qualification focuses on applying mathematical concepts to practical, real-world situations, ensuring learners can use maths confidently in professional and personal contexts.

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for the Functional Skills Level 2 Maths course. However, it is recommended that learners have completed the Functional Skills Level 1 Maths course or have a similar level of mathematical ability. Learners should ideally have a basic understanding of arithmetic and simple algebra.

An initial assessment may be required to determine the learner's current skill level and ensure that the course is appropriate.

What you will learn

  • You'll apply number skills to solve problems in real work and everyday contexts.
  • You'll work with fractions, decimals, and percentages accurately.
  • You'll interpret and construct charts, tables, and graphs.
  • You'll use ratio and proportion in practical situations.
  • You'll calculate with measurements, including area, perimeter, and volume.
  • You'll analyse data and draw conclusions from statistical information.
  • You'll use algebra to express and solve straightforward problems.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom at E.Quality Training Hanley Training Centre, with full-time daytime attendance across 38 weeks. The NCFE qualification is assessed through an on-screen test covering both the skills covered in class and their application to real-world scenarios. Your progress will be supported through classroom teaching and practice tasks throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. E.Quality Training Hanley Training Centre 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, cash handling, and reporting all draw on Level 2 maths.
  • Healthcare support worker: numeracy is checked at recruitment in most NHS trusts.
  • Accounts clerk or finance assistant: entry-level finance roles expect this standard.
  • Teaching assistant: schools require Level 2 maths for most TA positions.
  • Warehouse or logistics coordinator: data, measurement, and stock calculations daily.

What you could study next

With a Level 2 functional skills maths qualification, you can move into a wide range of further study.

  • Level 3 qualifications in health and social care, business, or childcare, many of which require Level 2 maths as an entry condition.
  • A-Level Maths or GCSE Maths resit, if you want to progress toward higher education.
  • AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting, which builds directly on the numeracy skills you've developed.
  • An apprenticeship at Level 2 or Level 3, where functional skills maths is often a required component.
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