Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Andover – Sparsholt College Andover Campus
CostFree if you're eligible
Duration36 hours
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start27 Jan 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
Free if you're 19 or over and don't have a GCSE grade 4 (C) or above in maths, whatever you earn. If you already have one, fees apply. Contact Sparsholt College for more info.
Functional Skills Maths Level 2 in Andover. Classes run at Sparsholt College Andover Campus, part-time during the day. This level 2 functional skills maths course runs over 24 hours, making it manageable alongside other commitments. Functional Skills Maths Level 2 is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent, accepted by employers and colleges when they ask for GCSE maths or equivalent. 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.
Who this course is for
See website.
Entry requirements
See website.
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages in everyday contexts.
You'll interpret and use data from tables, charts, and graphs.
You'll solve problems involving ratio, proportion, and scale.
You'll use measures, shapes, and space, including area, perimeter, and volume.
You'll apply maths to real-life situations such as budgeting, measuring, and comparing quantities.
You'll develop the skills needed to pass the Pearson Edexcel Level 2 functional skills maths assessment.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Sparsholt College Andover Campus. Teaching covers the topics in the Pearson Edexcel specification through guided practice and worked examples. Assessment is by a written exam, which tests your ability to apply maths across a range of practical tasks. There is no coursework component. You'll sit the exam when your tutor confirms you're ready.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Sparsholt College Andover Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Administration assistant. Maths skills required for most office roles.
Retail supervisor. Handling stock, pricing, and cash reconciliation.
Healthcare support worker. Numeracy is checked at NHS recruitment.
Accounts clerk or finance assistant. Entry-level roles often require Level 2 maths.
Teaching assistant. Schools expect a GCSE maths equivalent as standard.
Warehouse team leader. Picking, packing, and stock management involve daily maths.
What you could study next
Level 3 Functional Skills Maths. Develops your skills further for higher-level study or work.
A Level or BTEC Level 3 in a subject requiring maths. Many Level 3 programmes list GCSE maths or equivalent as an entry requirement, which this qualification satisfies.
AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting. A practical route into finance and bookkeeping for those who now meet the maths entry standard.
