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Free Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Stockton-on-Tees – Stockton Riverside College

CostFREE
Duration16 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Functional Skills Maths Level 2 in Stockton-on-Tees. Classes run at Stockton Riverside College, part-time during the day, over 16 weeks. This is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent, accepted by employers and further education providers when they ask for GCSE maths grade 4 or above. You'll start with a short assessment to confirm this is the right level for you. The course covers number, measure, statistics, and problem-solving in everyday contexts.

Who this course is for

Do you have an interest in maths and would like to develop your skills whilst gaining a nationally recognised qualification? Perhaps you are furthering your education or career and GCSE Maths is an essential requirement for your next step? Or maybe you want to develop confidence to enable you to support children and grandchildren in their studies? GCSE Maths could be the course for you!

Entry requirements

We ask all learners to complete a short assessment to make sure they are placed on the most appropriate level.

Free for those who do not have an A* to C /9-4 grade GCSE.

What you will learn

  • You'll work with numbers confidently, including fractions, decimals, and percentages.
  • You'll interpret and use measurements, shapes, and spatial reasoning.
  • You'll read and interpret charts, tables, and statistical data.
  • You'll solve multi-step problems using mathematical reasoning.
  • You'll apply maths to real-world situations such as budgeting, time, and scale.
  • You'll develop the skills to check and verify your own calculations.

How you will learn

You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Stockton Riverside College. Learning is through tutor-led teaching, practice exercises, and worked examples. Assessment is by a written exam set and marked by NCFE. You'll complete a short initial assessment before the course begins so your tutor can plan your learning at the right level.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Stockton Riverside College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Teaching assistant: many schools require a maths qualification at this level
  • Healthcare support worker: NHS entry roles often ask for GCSE maths or equivalent
  • Accounts administrator: basic bookkeeping roles need confident numeracy
  • Retail supervisor: stock control and cash handling require solid maths skills
  • Childcare worker: Level 3 childcare courses typically require this qualification
  • Apprentice: most apprenticeships require a functional skills maths qualification or GCSE maths

What you could study next

A level 2 functional skills maths qualification opens the door to a range of next steps. 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 want to strengthen your English alongside your maths, Functional Skills English Level 2 is a natural companion course. Both are often required together for further study or professional training programmes.

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