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Free Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Preston – Preston College

CostFREE
Duration12 hours
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Jun 2027
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Functional Skills Maths Level 2 in Preston. Classes run at Preston College. 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. The course covers the maths skills employers look for when they ask for GCSE maths or equivalent. This free functional skills maths course for adults runs daytime and typically takes 12 hours.

Who this course is for

This course is for those interested in gaining a qualification in Foundations for Learning and Life

What you will learn

  • You'll work with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages.
  • You'll interpret and use ratios and proportions in practical contexts.
  • You'll solve problems involving measures, shape, and space.
  • You'll read, interpret, and draw graphs, charts, and tables.
  • You'll use statistical measures to summarise and compare data.
  • You'll apply maths to real-world situations such as budgeting, measurement, and data handling.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom at Preston College with tutor-led sessions and practice activities. Assessment is by a written external exam set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. The exam tests your ability to apply maths across a range of practical tasks. There is no coursework component. You must pass the external exam to earn the qualification.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Preston 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: basic bookkeeping and invoicing work.
  • Retail supervisor: stock, pricing, and cash-handling responsibilities.
  • Healthcare support worker: numeracy is checked at recruitment for most NHS roles.
  • Teaching assistant: schools require maths at Level 2 or above.
  • Warehouse operative: picking, packing, and inventory roles with numerical checks.
  • Customer service advisor: handling payments, refunds, and data entry.

What you could study next

Once you hold the Level 2 Functional Skills Maths Qualification, 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, where maths at this level is often a requirement. You could also study Functional Skills English Level 2 to strengthen your overall profile for employment or further study.

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