Free Functional Skills Maths Level 2 in Wellingborough. Classes run at Tresham College Wellingborough Campus, full-time during the day. This level 2 functional skills maths course runs over one year and covers the maths skills that employers and colleges ask for. When employers say they want GCSE maths or equivalent, a Functional Skills Level 2 qualification is the recognised gcse maths equivalent. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you, and the centre will use it to plan your learning.
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 use numbers confidently, including fractions, decimals, and percentages.
You'll interpret and work with data presented in tables, charts, and graphs.
You'll solve problems involving measures, shape, and space.
You'll apply maths to real situations, such as budgeting, measurement, and time.
You'll develop skills in checking and presenting your working clearly.
You'll build the maths knowledge that underpins many job roles and further study.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Tresham College Wellingborough Campus, with full-time daytime sessions across the year. Assessment is by a written exam set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. The exam tests your ability to apply maths skills to practical problems. There is no coursework component for this qualification. Your tutor will prepare you through practice tasks, worked examples, and timed practice papers.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Tresham College Wellingborough 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: handles invoices, payments, and basic bookkeeping
Retail supervisor: manages stock, pricing, and cash reconciliation
Healthcare support worker: numeracy is required for medication and record-keeping
Teaching assistant: supports pupils with maths in primary and secondary schools
Warehouse operative: works with stock counts, weights, and measurements
Customer service advisor: handles transactions and data entry accurately
What you could study next
Level 3 qualifications in business, health, or your chosen sector: many require a maths qualification at Level 2 as an entry condition.
AAT Foundation Certificate in Accounting (Level 2): a strong next step if you're interested in finance or bookkeeping.
Functional Skills Maths Level 2 also meets the maths entry requirement for most apprenticeships, so you could move directly into an apprenticeship in your chosen field.
