Free Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Northampton – Anderson Stockley Accredited Training

CostFREE
Duration4 months
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryWork based
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Free Level 2 Functional Skills Maths Course. Work-based training at your workplace. This is a free functional skills maths course delivered as part of an Apprenticeship, so you learn while you work. It typically takes around 4 months to complete. The course covers the maths skills that employers look for, and it is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent accepted by employers and colleges. You are assessed through an externally set exam.

Who this course is for

The functional Skills qualifications are delivered as part of the Apprenticeship qualifications and are delivered using a range of teaching methods and assessed using an externally set exam.

What you will learn

  • You'll use numbers confidently in everyday work and practical situations.
  • You'll work with fractions, decimals, and percentages.
  • You'll interpret and use data, charts, and graphs.
  • You'll solve problems involving measures, shape, and space.
  • You'll apply maths to real workplace tasks and calculations.
  • You'll prepare for an externally set exam at Level 2.

How you will learn

This course is delivered using a range of teaching methods as part of your Apprenticeship. Assessment is through an externally set exam. Your learning is structured around your job role, so you apply maths skills in the context of your work. Teaching and exam preparation happen alongside your employment.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Anderson Stockley Accredited Training will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Administrator: many admin roles require a level 2 maths qualification
  • Accounts assistant: numerical accuracy is central to this role
  • Retail supervisor: stock, pricing, and cash handling all use Level 2 maths
  • Healthcare support worker: medication calculations and record-keeping require solid maths
  • Warehouse team leader: planning, measuring, and stock management rely on maths
  • Apprentice in any trade: completing a functional skills maths course is a standard Apprenticeship requirement

What you could study next

Once you have your Level 2 Functional Skills Maths Certificate, you could move on to a Level 3 qualification in your chosen field, many of which require a GCSE maths alternative at Level 2 as a condition of entry. If you want to go further with maths, a GCSE Mathematics resit or a Level 3 Core Maths qualification are natural next steps.

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