Free Functional Skills Maths Level 2 in Corby. Classes run at Tresham College Corby Campus. This full-time daytime course runs five days a week and typically takes one year to complete. It covers the maths skills that employers and universities recognise as a GCSE maths equivalent, including number, fractions, percentages, statistics, and problem-solving. When employers ask for GCSE maths or equivalent, a Functional Skills Maths Level 2 certificate meets that requirement. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you.
Who this course is for
Course Summary can be found on the course page of the website
Entry requirements
Entry requirements can be found on the course page of the website
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, decimals, fractions, and percentages in practical contexts.
You'll interpret and use ratios and proportions to solve problems.
You'll read, interpret, and draw graphs, charts, and tables.
You'll use measures, shapes, and space, including area, perimeter, and volume.
You'll apply statistics to analyse and compare data sets.
You'll solve multi-step problems using a range of mathematical methods.
You'll use a calculator effectively and know when to work without one.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions at Tresham College Corby Campus, with a mix of taught input, practice exercises, and problem-solving tasks. Assessment is by external written exam. There are two papers: one non-calculator and one calculator. Both test your ability to apply maths to real-world tasks and problems. You'll need to pass both to achieve the qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Tresham College Corby Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Administration assistant: many roles require a maths qualification at this level.
Accounts clerk: supports bookkeeping and financial record-keeping.
Retail supervisor: stock, pricing, and sales reporting all use maths.
Healthcare support worker: medication calculations and record-keeping.
Teaching assistant: supports numeracy learning in primary and secondary schools.
Warehouse team leader: inventory, weights, and logistics planning.
Apprentice in any trade: most apprenticeships require Level 2 maths.
What you could study next
Level 3 Functional Skills Mathematics: for roles or courses that require maths above GCSE level.
A Level Mathematics or AS Level Mathematics: if you want to study maths at a higher academic level.
AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting: entry-level accountancy training that builds on numeracy skills.
BTEC or T Level in a vocational subject: many Level 3 vocational programmes require Level 2 maths as a condition of entry.
