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Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Isles of Scilly

CostFREE
Duration10 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Functional Skills Maths Course in the Isles of Scilly. Evening classes run at Learn Scilly, so you can study outside working hours. A tutor assessment at the start makes sure this is the right level for you. The course runs over 10 weeks and covers the maths skills that employers and colleges recognise as a GCSE maths equivalent. Functional Skills Maths Level 2 is the qualification employers mean when they ask for GCSE maths or equivalent.

Who this course is for

Functional Skills Maths Level 2 equivalent to Maths GCSE level A-C. We are providers of recreational, vocational and £e' learning on the Isles of Scilly. The department has strong links with colleges and other learning providers on the Mainland. This enables us to offer a full range of courses, skills training and qualifications here on the islands.We have qualified impartial advisors who are able to help you make decisions about what you want to do, whether it's choose and new hobby, decide what courses to take, progress at work, choose a new career, develop your skills or develop the skills of your staff. We hope this website will provide the necessary information you are looking for.

Entry requirements

Assessment by tutor to check level at the start.

What you will learn

  • You'll work with whole numbers, decimals, fractions, and percentages.
  • You'll interpret and use ratios and proportions in practical contexts.
  • You'll read, interpret, and draw graphs, charts, and tables.
  • You'll use measures, shapes, and basic geometry to solve problems.
  • You'll apply maths to real-world situations such as budgeting, measurement, and data.
  • You'll develop the problem-solving skills needed to pass the Level 2 exam.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Learn Scilly, with a qualified tutor guiding you through the course content. Assessment is by a written exam set by Pearson Edexcel. Before the course begins, your tutor will carry out an initial assessment to confirm Level 2 is the right starting point and to plan your learning.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Learn Scilly 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 clerk or finance assistant: numerical accuracy is essential.
  • Healthcare support worker: NHS entry roles often ask for GCSE maths or equivalent.
  • Retail supervisor: stock control and cash handling require confident maths.
  • Teaching assistant: schools require Functional Skills Maths Level 2 as a minimum.
  • Apprentice in any sector: most apprenticeships require Level 2 maths to complete.

What you could study next

Once you have your functional skills maths qualification, you could move on to a Level 3 qualification in a subject that interests you, such as a BTEC or Access to Higher Education Diploma. If you work in a finance-related role, AAT Level 2 in Accounting is a natural next step. You could also take Functional Skills English Level 2 alongside or after this course, as many employers and colleges ask for both.

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