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Free Functional Skills Maths Level 2 in Melton Mowbray

CostFREE
Duration26 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Functional Skills Maths Level 2 in Melton Mowbray. Classes run at Melton Mowbray Library, part-time during the day.

This is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent for adults. The course runs over 26 weeks and covers using numbers, fractions, percentages, and decimals. You'll also work with measurements, shapes, and data. Topics are grounded in everyday situations like personal finance, shopping, and workplace tasks. There are no formal entry requirements.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics Level 2.

Who this course is for

The course will help you to develop confidence to develop confidence in the use of fundamental mathematical knowledge and skills to solve mathematical problems or carry out tasks in everyday practical contexts and the world of work. The Functional Skills Maths course leads to a qualification for work, study and life in general. It develops the mathematical skills you need to solve problems in the workplace and to help you with everyday tasks like shopping, personal finance, DIY, helping children with homework and other real-life situations.

Entry requirements

No formal Entry Requirements are needed for Maths - Functional Skills, Level 1 & 2

What you will learn

  • You'll work with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages.
  • You'll use ratios and proportions to solve practical problems.
  • You'll interpret and work with measurements, including area, perimeter, and volume.
  • You'll read and draw charts, graphs, and tables.
  • You'll analyse data and draw conclusions from it.
  • You'll apply maths to everyday situations such as budgeting and finance.
  • You'll solve multi-step problems in workplace and real-life contexts.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Melton Mowbray Library. Teaching covers the full range of topics in the Pearson Edexcel specification. Assessment is by a written exam, which includes both a non-calculator and a calculator paper. Your tutor will track your progress throughout the course and prepare you for the exam.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Melton Mowbray Library will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Payroll administrator, handles wages and financial records for employers.
  • Accounts assistant, supports bookkeeping and invoicing in a finance team.
  • Healthcare support worker, maths is needed for measuring and recording patient data.
  • Retail supervisor, manages stock, pricing, and cash handling.
  • Teaching assistant, supports pupils with numeracy in primary or secondary schools.
  • Warehouse operative, uses measurement and data in stock and logistics roles.

What you could study next

  • Functional Skills Maths Level 1, if you need to build confidence before Level 2.
  • GCSE Mathematics, the traditional school qualification, accepted by many universities and employers.
  • AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting, a strong next step if you want to work in finance.
  • Level 2 or Level 3 vocational qualifications in your chosen sector, many of which require a maths qualification at this level.
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