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Free Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Thirsk

CostFREE
Duration12 months
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAQA awarding body

About this course

Free Level 2 Functional Skills Maths Course in Thirsk. Classes run at Thirsk School & Sixth Form College, full-time during the day. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you, and the centre will use it to plan your learning. This is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent, accepted by employers and colleges when they ask for GCSE maths or equivalent. The course runs over 12 months.

Who this course is for

Students with an interest in maths

What you will learn

  • You'll work with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages.
  • You'll interpret and use ratios and proportional reasoning.
  • You'll solve problems involving measurement, shape, and space.
  • You'll read, interpret, and draw statistical charts and graphs.
  • You'll use probability to describe likelihood and outcomes.
  • You'll apply maths to real-world contexts such as finance, data, and planning.
  • You'll develop the skills to check and communicate your working clearly.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom at Thirsk School & Sixth Form College. Learning is delivered through taught sessions, practice tasks, and problem-solving activities. Assessment is by a written exam set by AQA. There is no coursework element. You must pass both a non-calculator and a calculator paper to earn the qualification.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Thirsk School & Sixth Form College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Accounts assistant: employers often require a maths qualification at this level.
  • Healthcare support worker: NHS roles frequently ask for GCSE maths or equivalent.
  • Retail supervisor: stock, pricing, and cash-handling roles need solid numeracy.
  • Business administration: office roles that involve data, invoicing, or reporting.
  • Apprentice (any sector): most apprenticeships require Level 2 maths to start or complete.
  • Teaching assistant: schools require GCSE maths or a recognised equivalent.

What you could study next

Once you hold the Level 2 Functional Skills qualification in Mathematics, you can move into a wide range of further study. A Level 3 qualification in your chosen subject, a BTEC, or an Access to Higher Education Diploma are all realistic next steps. If you want to go further with maths specifically, AS or A Level Maths builds directly on this foundation.

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