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Free Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Ipswich – TCHC Ipswich GAPS Centre

CostFREE
Duration55 hours
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Functional Skills Maths Level 2 in Ipswich. Classes run at TCHC Ipswich GAPS Centre. This level 2 functional skills maths course runs full-time during the day and takes around 55 hours to complete. It covers numbers, measures, shape and space, and handling data. A level 2 functional skills maths qualification is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent when employers ask for maths at GCSE grade 4 or above. You must already be enrolled on a vocational qualification at one of the GAPS centres to join.

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 with and without a calculator.
  • You'll apply common measures, including length, weight, capacity, and time.
  • You'll interpret and use shape and space, including area and perimeter.
  • You'll handle and interpret data, including charts, tables, and graphs.
  • You'll practise real-life budgeting and cost-of-living calculations.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom at TCHC Ipswich 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 externally by NCFE. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm that Functional Skills Maths Level 2 is the right level for you, and the centre will use it to plan your learning.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. TCHC Ipswich GAPS Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Administration assistant: maths is a standard requirement for office roles
  • Retail supervisor: needed for stock, cash handling, and reporting
  • Healthcare support worker: required for many NHS and care employer applications
  • Apprentice in any trade: most apprenticeships require Level 2 maths
  • Customer service advisor: employers routinely ask for GCSE maths or equivalent
  • Warehouse operative (team leader level): stock and data work needs this level

What you could study next

Once you have your functional skills maths certificate, you could move on to a Level 3 qualification in a subject that interests you, such as a BTEC or T Level, where Level 2 maths is often an entry requirement. If you want to go further with maths itself, GCSE Mathematics is the next step for those aiming at A Level or higher education routes.

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