Free Level 2 Functional Skills Maths Course in Lincoln. Classes run at Think Employment Lincoln, with a mix of online study and time at the centre. This free functional skills maths course is fully funded for eligible learners. You'll need to be aged 19 or over, live in Lincolnshire, and not already hold a GCSE in Maths at grade C (grade 4) or above. The course runs part-time over 16 weeks. Functional Skills Maths Level 2 is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent, accepted by employers and colleges across the UK. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm the right level for you.
Who this course is for
Living in Boston? If you want to build your maths skills and live in Lincolnshire, this funded course is your chance to move forward. In 16 weeks, you will work towards Functional Skills Maths at the level that suits you. You do not need any previous qualifications, just the willingness to take the next step.
Entry requirements
Aged 19 or over. Live in Lincolnshire. Must have the right to work and study in the UK. Must not already hold a GCSE in Maths at grade C (or 4) or above.
What you will learn
You'll apply number skills to everyday situations, including calculations with whole numbers, decimals, fractions, and percentages.
You'll interpret and use data presented in tables, charts, and graphs.
You'll work with measures, including length, weight, capacity, and time.
You'll solve problems involving ratio and proportion.
You'll use geometry and spatial reasoning, including area, perimeter, and volume.
You'll develop the ability to check and interpret results in context.
How you will learn
Learning is blended. You'll attend daytime sessions at Think Employment Lincoln and complete some study online. Your tutor will guide you through topics in class and set work to complete independently. Assessment is by a written exam set and marked by Open Awards. There is no coursework portfolio. You'll sit the exam when your tutor confirms you're ready.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Think Employment Lincoln will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Administrator, handling figures, data entry, and reporting at work.
Accounts assistant, supporting basic bookkeeping and invoicing.
Warehouse operative, where stock counts and measurements are part of the role.
Care assistant, where medication records and measurements require accurate maths.
Retail supervisor, managing cash, stock figures, and rotas.
Apprentice in any trade, where Level 2 maths is a standard entry requirement.
What you could study next
Level 3 Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics: the next step if you need maths at a higher level for further study or certain roles.
GCSE Mathematics: some learners choose to sit a GCSE after completing a functional skills maths qualification, particularly if a specific employer or course requires it.
Level 3 qualifications in business, health, or a trade: many require a Level 2 maths qualification as a condition of entry, so this course opens those doors.
