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Free Level 2 Functional Skills Maths Online – Runway Training

CostFREE
Duration6 months
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Functional Skills Maths Level 2 Course. Study online. You can log in whenever suits you, so the course fits around work, family, or other commitments. It covers the maths skills employers and training providers ask for, from number and calculation through to data and problem-solving. This is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent, so when employers ask for GCSE maths or equivalent, a Level 2 functional skills maths qualification meets that requirement. The course typically takes three to five months with good engagement.

Who this course is for

The Maths functional skills qualification aims to boost confidence around Maths and arithmetic, as well as providing you with a great qualification to increase career opportunities or open the door to apprenticeships and other learning accreditations. This course is learner-led and entirely online, meaning you can access it whenever works best for you. With good engagement, this course can be completed in 3-5 months. You will have the option to sit the exam online or at our test centres in Tonbridge or Croydon, either through City & Guilds as the awarding body or NCFE.

Entry requirements

This course is suitable for any person motivated to obtain their functional skills qualification and has access to a computer to complete the online learning.

What you will learn

  • You'll work with whole numbers, decimals, fractions, and percentages.
  • You'll use ratios and proportional reasoning to solve practical problems.
  • You'll interpret and construct charts, tables, and graphs.
  • You'll calculate with measures including money, time, length, weight, and volume.
  • You'll apply maths to real-world contexts such as finance and data.
  • You'll develop the problem-solving skills needed to pass a formal exam.

How you will learn

All learning takes place online, so you can study at your own pace and revisit topics as many times as you need. The course is learner-led, meaning you work through material independently. Assessment is by a formal exam, which you can sit online or at a test centre.

What you will need to bring

You'll need access to a computer or device with an internet connection to complete the online learning. Runway Training will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Administration assistant: many roles require GCSE maths or equivalent
  • Customer service advisor: numerical reasoning used daily in this role
  • Accounts clerk or finance assistant: entry-level finance roles often specify maths at Level 2
  • Healthcare support worker: numeracy is checked at NHS recruitment stage
  • Retail supervisor: stock, pricing, and cash-handling all draw on this level
  • Teaching assistant: schools require Level 2 maths for most TA posts
  • Apprentice in any sector: most apprenticeships require a functional skills maths qualification at Level 2

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 want to develop maths further, A-level Maths or a Level 3 Core Maths qualification are options. Many apprenticeships and vocational courses also become available once you hold this qualification.

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