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Free Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Gloucester – Prospect Training Services

CostFREE
Duration36 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Functional Skills Maths Course in Gloucester. Classes run at Prospect Training Services, with full-time daytime sessions over 36 weeks. No previous qualifications or experience are required. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you. This functional skills maths qualification is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent, accepted by employers and colleges when they ask for GCSE maths or equivalent. Sessions are interactive and individualised, and the programme includes enrichment activities covering skills for work and life, plus work experience.

Who this course is for

The Entry Level to Level 2 Functional Skills Maths course consists of a number of individualised and interactive fun sessions. The programme will be further enhanced with Enrichment sessions (Skills for Work and Skills for Life) and work experience to support future progression.

Entry requirements

No previous qualifications or experience required.

What you will learn

  • You'll work with whole numbers, decimals, fractions, and percentages in everyday contexts.
  • You'll interpret and use data from charts, tables, and graphs.
  • You'll solve problems involving ratio, proportion, and scale.
  • You'll use formulas and carry out calculations involving measures, shape, and space.
  • You'll apply maths to real work and life situations, including money, time, and statistics.
  • You'll build skills for work through enrichment sessions covering workplace readiness.

How you will learn

You'll learn through individualised and interactive classroom sessions at Prospect Training Services. The programme includes enrichment sessions covering skills for work and skills for life, alongside work experience. Assessment is by a formal Pearson Edexcel external exam. You'll also complete an initial assessment at the start so your learning plan is tailored to your level.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Prospect Training Services will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Administration assistant: maths skills are required in most office roles.
  • Retail supervisor: stock control, pricing, and cash handling all need solid numeracy.
  • Accounts clerk: entry-level finance roles often require a GCSE maths equivalent.
  • Healthcare support worker: medication calculations and record-keeping require numeracy.
  • Warehouse operative: picking, packing, and stock roles use measurement and data.
  • Apprentice (any sector): most apprenticeships require Level 2 maths or equivalent.

What you could study next

With a Level 2 Functional Skills qualification in mathematics, you can move into a range of further study options. A Level 3 qualification in your chosen subject, such as a BTEC or A Level, often requires maths at this level. You could also progress to an apprenticeship, a vocational diploma, or a numeracy-heavy professional qualification such as AAT Level 2 in accounting.

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