Free Functional Skills Maths Level 2 in Ashford. Classes run at TCHC Ashford GAPS Centre. You must be enrolled on a vocational qualification at one of the GAPS centres to take this course. It covers three areas: numbers and the number system, measures, shape and space, and handling data. The course runs for 55 hours and is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent, accepted by employers and colleges. Assessment includes a calculator and a non-calculator exam.
Who this course is for
Young people aged 16-18 (and 16-24 with an EHCP) who would like to gain a qualification in Functional Skills Maths.
What you will learn
You'll work with numbers and the number system, including calculations and problem-solving.
You'll use common measures, shape, and space in practical contexts.
You'll handle and interpret data and information.
You'll prepare for both a calculator and a non-calculator exam.
You'll apply maths to everyday situations, including cost-of-living budgeting.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at TCHC Ashford GAPS Centre. The course is assessed by two exams: one where you can use a calculator and one where you cannot. Both are set and marked by NCFE. You'll work through the three subject areas in class, with support from your tutor throughout.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. TCHC Ashford GAPS Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: many employers ask for a GCSE maths equivalent
Warehouse operative: stock and inventory work requires number skills
Healthcare support worker: medication and measurement tasks need maths
Apprentice in any trade: most apprenticeships require a level 2 functional skills maths qualification
Customer service advisor: handling payments and data day to day
Business admin assistant: spreadsheets, invoices, and figures
What you could study next
Level 3 vocational qualifications: most Level 3 courses and apprenticeships require Level 2 maths as a condition of entry.
Functional Skills English Level 2: pairs well with maths if you need both for employment or further study.
GCSE Maths (resit): if you want a graded GCSE rather than a functional skills maths certificate, some colleges offer GCSE resit classes alongside or after this course.
