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Free Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Merton – Merton College – Evening

CostFREE
Duration22 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start8 Jan 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Functional Skills Maths Level 2 in Merton. Evening maths classes run at Merton College, so you can fit study around work or other commitments. The course runs for 22 weeks part-time. This level 2 functional skills maths qualification is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent. When employers ask for GCSE maths or equivalent, a Functional Skills Level 2 certificate meets that requirement. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you, and the centre will use it to plan your learning.

Who this course is for

Please see our website for full details www.stcg.ac.uk

Entry requirements

Please see our website for full details www.stcg.ac.uk

What you will learn

  • You'll work with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages in practical contexts.
  • You'll interpret and compare data from tables, charts, and graphs.
  • You'll use ratios and proportions to solve everyday problems.
  • You'll apply maths to real financial situations, including budgets and bills.
  • You'll measure and work with shapes, including area, perimeter, and volume.
  • You'll use formulae and solve multi-step problems systematically.
  • You'll check and evaluate your answers using estimation and approximation.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Merton College during evening sessions. Teaching covers the skills and topics assessed in the Pearson Edexcel exam. Assessment is by a written exam, which tests both mathematical reasoning and problem-solving. There is no coursework component. Your tutor will track your progress throughout the course and help you prepare for the exam.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Merton College 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: handles invoices, payments, and basic bookkeeping.
  • Healthcare support worker: NHS roles often ask for GCSE maths or equivalent.
  • Retail supervisor: manages stock, pricing, and sales figures.
  • Teaching assistant: schools require a Level 2 maths qualification as standard.
  • Customer service advisor: roles involving billing or financial queries.
  • Warehouse operative: stock counting, weights, and measurements are routine.

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 work in a technical or professional field, a Level 3 maths or numeracy qualification may support further study or promotion. Some learners use this certificate as a stepping stone toward apprenticeships that require a Level 2 maths entry requirement.

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