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Free Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Kettering – Tresham College Kettering Campus

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Functional Skills Maths Level 2 in Kettering. Classes run at Tresham College Kettering Campus. This full-time daytime course covers the maths skills that employers and colleges ask for, from working with numbers and fractions to using data and problem-solving in everyday contexts. It runs over one year. A level 2 functional skills maths qualification is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent, so when an employer asks for GCSE maths or equivalent, this meets that standard.

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.
  • You'll use ratios and proportions to solve practical problems.
  • You'll interpret and present data using charts, tables, and graphs.
  • You'll apply maths to real-world situations such as budgeting, measurement, and time.
  • You'll use formulae and carry out calculations accurately.
  • You'll develop problem-solving skills across a range of contexts.

How you will learn

You'll study in the classroom with tutor-led sessions during the day. Assessment is by a written exam set by Pearson Edexcel, covering both non-calculator and calculator sections. You'll have an initial assessment before the course begins so the team can confirm that Level 2 is the right starting point and plan your learning accordingly.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Tresham College Kettering Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Accounts assistant: many roles require a maths qualification at Level 2 or above.
  • Healthcare support worker: NHS employers commonly ask for GCSE maths or equivalent.
  • Teaching assistant: schools require maths at Level 2 as a minimum.
  • Retail supervisor: stock control and cash-handling roles often specify this level.
  • Business administrator: office roles frequently list maths as an entry requirement.
  • Apprentice in any sector: most apprenticeships require Level 2 maths to start or complete.

What you could study next

Once you hold a Level 2 functional skills maths qualification, several routes open up. You could move into a Level 3 qualification in a subject that interests you, such as a BTEC or A Level, where maths at this level is often a condition of entry. If you want to strengthen your English alongside maths, a Functional Skills English Level 2 course runs on a similar basis. For those aiming at higher education, an Access to Higher Education Diploma typically requires Level 2 maths as a prerequisite.

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