Free Functional Skills Maths Level 2 in Basildon. Classes run at The Basildon Academies Sixth Form, full-time during the day. You'll need a Grade 2 or below in GCSE Maths to access this course. Over one year, you'll develop mathematical skills and learn to apply them to workplace and everyday situations. This level 2 functional skills maths qualification is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent when employers ask for Grade 4 or above.
Who this course is for
This course is for those students who have not yet achieved a Grade 4 or equivalent in their GCSE Maths. The qualification is to demonstrate both mathematical skills at the appropriate level and the ability to apply mathematical thinking effectively to solve problems successfully in the workplace and in other real life situations.
Entry requirements
Grade 2 or below to access this qualification
What you will learn
You'll work with numbers, including fractions, decimals, and percentages.
You'll interpret and use data from tables, charts, and graphs.
You'll solve problems involving money, measurement, and time.
You'll apply mathematical thinking to realistic workplace and everyday scenarios.
You'll use ratios and proportional reasoning to tackle practical problems.
You'll check and evaluate your own calculations for accuracy.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at The Basildon Academies Sixth Form. Assessment is by a written exam. The course covers both skills-based tasks and problem-solving questions set in real contexts. Your teacher will track your progress throughout the year and prepare you for the final assessment.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. The Basildon Academies Sixth Form will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Accounts assistant: many employers require a maths qualification at this level.
Customer service advisor: handles payments, data, and numerical queries daily.
Warehouse operative: stock counts, measurements, and delivery records.
Healthcare support worker: medication calculations and patient record-keeping.
Retail supervisor: cash handling, stock management, and sales figures.
Business administration assistant: invoices, spreadsheets, and financial records.
What you could study next
Level 3 A Level Mathematics or Core Maths: for those moving into further study or higher-level roles requiring stronger quantitative skills.
Level 2 or Level 3 vocational qualifications in business, health, or construction: many require a maths qualification at this level as a condition of entry.
Higher Apprenticeships: a Level 2 functional skills maths certificate meets the maths entry requirement for many apprenticeship programmes.
