Free Functional Skills Maths Level 2 Course in Widnes. Classes run at Ashley School 6th Form, full-time during the day. This level 2 functional skills maths qualification is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent, accepted by employers and colleges in place of a GCSE grade 4 or above. The course runs over two years. No prior maths qualifications are required. You'll have an initial assessment so the centre can plan your learning at the right level.
Who this course is for
Pre 16
16-18
19+
Entry requirements
No prior knowledge, understanding, skills or qualifications are required before learners register for this qualification. However, centres must follow the guidance given in the Pearson document A guide to recruiting with integrity and enrolling learners onto qualifications (see Section 8 Access and recruitment for more information).
What you will learn
You'll use numbers confidently for everyday calculations, including fractions, decimals and percentages.
You'll interpret and work with data presented in tables, charts and graphs.
You'll solve problems involving ratio, proportion and scale.
You'll apply maths to real-world contexts such as money, time and measurement.
You'll use formulae and carry out calculations involving area, perimeter and volume.
You'll develop the skills to check your own working and identify errors.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Ashley School 6th Form, with tutor-led sessions and practice activities. Assessment is by a written exam set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. The exam covers both calculator and non-calculator sections. Your tutor will use ongoing tasks and practice papers to prepare you for the final assessment.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Ashley School 6th Form will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Apprentice or trainee in any trade where employers ask for a GCSE maths equivalent
Retail or warehouse operative where stock and cash handling are part of the role
Care assistant where numeracy supports medication and record-keeping tasks
Construction labourer or site worker where measurement and calculation are required
Business administration assistant handling data, invoices or schedules
Customer service advisor working with figures, targets and reports
What you could study next
Functional Skills Maths Level 2 is the foundation for many further qualifications. You could move on to a Level 3 qualification in a subject that interests you, such as a BTEC or A Level in a maths-related field. If you want to go further with maths itself, a Level 3 Core Maths qualification builds on the skills you've gained. Many apprenticeships also require this level as an entry condition, opening a wide range of vocational routes.
