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Free Level 2 Functional Skills Maths Online – WEA

CostFREE
Duration60 hours
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Functional Skills Maths Level 2 Course. Study online, at your own pace, without travelling to a centre. This level 2 functional skills maths course covers practical numeracy skills you can use at work and in everyday life. It's a recognised GCSE maths equivalent, so when employers ask for GCSE maths or equivalent, this qualification counts. The course takes around 60 hours to complete. You'll start with a quick skills check to make sure you're working at the right level.

Who this course is for

Gain a GCSE-equivalent qualification with this level 2 functional skills maths course. Learn maths skills to open doors to work and study opportunities. Functional maths courses also support you in everyday situations.

Learn maths as an adult and enjoy the experience. Functional maths helps you develop practical maths skills in context. Understand how numeracy skills can assist you in a job or your personal life.

This level 2 functional skills maths course teaches you essential maths skills through practical examples. It’s ideal for you if you would like to gain a GCSE-equivalent maths qualification.

Entry requirements

We'll do a quick skills check with you to check you're starting in the right place, so you don't need any academic qualifications.

What you will learn

  • You'll work with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages in practical contexts.
  • You'll interpret and use data from tables, charts, and graphs.
  • You'll solve problems involving ratio, proportion, and scale.
  • You'll use measures, shapes, and space in real-world situations.
  • You'll apply maths to financial contexts such as budgeting and calculating costs.
  • You'll develop the skills to check and explain your reasoning clearly.

How you will learn

You'll study through an online learning platform, working through topics at a pace that suits you. Assessment is by a written exam, which tests your ability to apply maths skills to practical problems. You'll complete the exam online. Before you sit the exam, you'll take a skills check so your starting point is confirmed and your learning is planned around what you need.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Wea 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 assistant: supports bookkeeping and basic financial tasks.
  • Retail supervisor: stock control and cash handling require solid numeracy.
  • Healthcare support worker: drug calculations and record-keeping need maths skills.
  • Teaching assistant: supporting pupils with numeracy in schools.
  • Warehouse operative: picking, packing, and stock roles often require Level 2 maths.
  • Apprentice (any sector): most apprenticeships require a functional skills maths qualification or GCSE maths equivalent.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Functional Skills Maths: if you want to progress to higher-level study or roles that ask for stronger numeracy skills.
  • AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting: a natural next step if you're interested in finance or bookkeeping.
  • Access to Higher Education Diploma: many Access courses require Level 2 maths as an entry condition.
  • GCSE Maths (resit): some learners use the free functional skills maths certificate as a stepping stone before attempting a GCSE resit.
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