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Functional Skills Maths Level 2 at Surrey County Council

CostFREE
Duration10 weeks
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 study at your own pace, so the course fits around work, family, or other commitments. You'll need to be 19 or over on 31 August 2025 and not hold a grade A*–D or grade 9–3 GCSE in Maths. An online initial assessment places you at the right level before you start. The course runs over 10 weeks. It covers the maths skills employers ask for when they say 'GCSE maths or equivalent', making it a recognised gcse maths alternative for job applications and further study. Level 2 Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics with certificate.

Who this course is for

You need to be 19 or over on the 31st of August 2025 and not have a grade A* - D / grade 9 - 3 GCSE in Maths. Entry Requirements You will need to complete an online initial assessment. This will help us place you on the correct course. Attendance You will be required to attend at least 90% of your classes. Should your attendance fall below this, your place on the course may be at risk. This is an academic course, and you must allow time for private study at home of at least 2 hours per week.

Entry requirements

You need to be 19 or over on the 31st of August 2025 and not have a grade A* D / grade 9 3 GCSE in Maths. Entry Requirements You will need to complete an online initial assessment. This will help us place you on the correct course. Attendance You will be required to attend at least 90% of your classes. Should your attendance fall below this, your place on the course may be at risk.

What you will learn

  • You'll work with whole numbers, decimals, fractions, and percentages in everyday contexts.
  • You'll interpret and use data from charts, tables, and graphs.
  • You'll solve problems involving ratio, proportion, and scale.
  • You'll use formulas and carry out calculations involving area, perimeter, and volume.
  • You'll understand and apply probability and statistics in real situations.
  • You'll check and interpret results to decide whether they make sense.

How you will learn

You'll attend live online classes and complete private study at home of at least two hours per week. A minimum attendance of 90% is required; falling below this puts your place at risk. Assessment is by a formal written exam set by City and Guilds. You'll need to complete an online initial assessment before the course begins so you're placed at the correct level.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Surrey County Council 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.
  • Accounts clerk or finance assistant: numerical accuracy is a core requirement.
  • Healthcare support worker: employers often ask for GCSE maths or equivalent.
  • Teaching assistant: schools require a Level 2 maths qualification as standard.
  • Retail supervisor: stock, pricing, and cash-handling roles need confident numeracy.
  • Warehouse or logistics coordinator: data, measurement, and planning tasks apply.
  • Apprenticeship applicant: most apprenticeships require Level 2 maths to start or complete.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Functional Skills Maths: the next step if you need maths at a higher level for work or further study.
  • GCSE Maths: some learners use the Level 2 Functional Skills Maths Certificate as a stepping stone toward a formal GCSE resit.
  • Level 3 qualifications in your chosen field: many courses, including A Levels, T Levels, and professional qualifications, require Level 2 maths as an entry condition.
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