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Free Level 2 Functional Skills Maths Online – Functional Skills UK

CostFREE
Duration1 week
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Functional Skills Maths Course. Study online, at your own pace, without travelling to a centre. You study through self-paced online content, fitting learning around work and other commitments. The course covers number, fractions, percentages, ratios, measurement, shape, and data handling. These are the maths skills employers ask for and that colleges expect. Level 2 Functional Skills Maths is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent. When employers ask for GCSE maths or equivalent, this qualification meets that requirement. The course takes around one week.

Who this course is for

Functional Skills Maths is a qualification designed to help both young people and adults develop their mathematic skills in order to apply them in employment and everyday life. Whether you are starting from the beginning or you already have a basic understanding of mathematics, Functional Skills UK are here to support you in achieving a Maths qualification.

Entry requirements

Aged 19 or over Employed Living in Sussex, Kent or Hampshire

What you will learn

  • You'll work with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages in practical contexts.
  • You'll calculate ratios and proportions for real-world problems.
  • You'll use units of measurement, including length, area, volume, and time.
  • You'll calculate perimeter, area, and volume of common shapes.
  • You'll read and interpret scales, diagrams, and maps.
  • You'll collect, organise, and represent data using graphs, charts, and tables.
  • You'll interpret data to draw conclusions and support decisions.

How you will learn

You study online through self-paced content you can access at any time. Activities and exercises are built around everyday maths situations. Assessment for the Pearson Edexcel Level 2 Functional Skills Maths Qualification is by a formal external exam. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Level 2 is the right starting point and to help plan your learning.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Functional Skills UK will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Administration assistant: many roles require a maths qualification at Level 2
  • Accounts clerk: handles invoices, payments, and basic financial records
  • Retail supervisor: manages stock, pricing, and sales figures
  • Healthcare support worker: calculations needed for medication and patient records
  • Teaching assistant: schools often require a GCSE maths equivalent
  • Warehouse operative: measures, weights, and stock counts are part of daily work
  • Apprentice in any trade: most apprenticeships require a functional skills maths qualification

What you could study next

Once you hold a Level 2 Functional Skills Maths Certificate, you could move on to a GCSE Maths resit if you want a traditional GCSE grade. For work-based routes, a Level 3 qualification in your chosen field often builds directly on Level 2 maths. If you're heading into finance or business, AAT Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Accounting is a natural next step.

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