Free Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Market Harborough
CostFREE
Duration55 hours
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
About this course
Free Functional Skills Maths Level 2 in Market Harborough. Daytime classes run at Workpays Market Harborough. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you. This level 2 functional skills maths course covers the maths skills that employers ask for, from working with numbers and percentages to interpreting data and solving problems. The course runs over 55 hours, studied flexibly. A Functional Skills Maths Level 2 qualification is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent when employers ask for maths at Level 2.
Who this course is for
This course is designed for people looking to improve their maths skills and currently do not have a recognised qualification at Level 2. It will also help to improve employability, communication and anaylsis skills, which are helpful in all areas.
Entry requirements
Ideally, you will have completed the Level 1 course or either have qualifications already at Level 2 or are able to show working ability at Level 2.
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, fractions, decimals and percentages in everyday contexts.
You'll interpret and present data using charts, tables and graphs.
You'll use ratio and proportion to solve practical problems.
You'll apply maths to real-world situations such as budgeting, measurement and time.
You'll develop your ability to check and explain your working clearly.
You'll build the analytical skills that support problem-solving in work and daily life.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Workpays Market Harborough, with flexible daytime attendance across 55 hours. Learning is supported through tutor-led sessions and practice activities. Assessment is by a written exam set and marked by City and Guilds. You'll need to pass the exam to earn the qualification. Your tutor will use the initial assessment to plan your learning and track your progress throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Workpays Market Harborough will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Administrator: many admin roles ask for a maths qualification at Level 2.
Accounts assistant: number handling and data work are central to the role.
Retail supervisor: stock control, pricing and cash management all use maths.
Healthcare support worker: medication calculations and record-keeping require solid numeracy.
Teaching assistant: supporting pupils with maths requires your own secure maths skills.
Warehouse operative: picking, packing and stock roles often require Level 2 maths.
Customer service advisor: handling payments and data is part of most customer-facing roles.
What you could study next
Functional Skills English Level 2: pairs well with your maths qualification. Many employers and courses ask for both.
Level 2 or Level 3 vocational qualification in your chosen sector: most funded vocational courses require Level 2 maths as an entry condition.
GCSE Maths (resit): if you want a GCSE grade on your record rather than a Functional Skills certificate, a GCSE resit is the route to take.
