Free Functional Skills Maths Level 2 in March. Classes run at The March Community Centre, with daytime sessions that fit around other commitments. You'll need to have passed Functional Skills Maths Level 1 to join. The course runs over 11 months part-time, covering the maths skills employers and colleges expect at this level. A Level 2 Functional Skills Maths qualification is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent when employers ask for GCSE grade 4 or above.
Who this course is for
This course is for adults who need to improve their maths skills and who will be expected to undertake exams to gain a qualification.
Entry requirements
Achievement of FS Maths at level 1.
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 read, interpret, and draw statistical charts and graphs.
You'll use formulae and solve problems involving measurement.
You'll apply maths to real-world situations such as budgeting, data, and scale.
You'll develop the exam technique needed to pass the Level 2 assessment.
How you will learn
You'll attend classroom-based sessions at The March Community Centre. Learning is delivered face-to-face, with tutor-led teaching and practice activities. Assessment is by a formal written exam set by City and Guilds. You'll need to pass the exam to earn the qualification. The centre will prepare you for the exam format throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. The March Community Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Office administrator: many roles require a maths qualification at this level.
Accounts assistant: supports basic bookkeeping and financial tasks.
Retail supervisor: stock, pricing, and cash-handling roles often specify Level 2 maths.
Healthcare support worker: NHS and care employers frequently ask for GCSE maths or equivalent.
Teaching assistant: schools require Level 2 maths as a minimum for most TA roles.
Warehouse team leader: scheduling, measurement, and stock roles need this level.
What you could study next
Once you have your Level 2 Functional Skills Maths qualification, you could move into:
A Level 3 vocational qualification in your chosen field, where Level 2 maths is often a condition of entry.
An Access to Higher Education Diploma, which prepares you for university study.
An apprenticeship at Level 3 or above, where functional skills maths at Level 2 is a standard requirement.
