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Level 2 Functional Skills Maths Online – Side by Side Training

CostFREE
Duration3 months
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Level 2 Functional Skills Maths Course. Study online at your own pace, so you can fit learning around work, family, or other commitments. Funding may be available depending on your circumstances. This is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent, accepted by employers and colleges when they ask for maths at GCSE grade 4 or above. The course typically takes 3 months. You'll develop practical maths skills you can use in everyday life and work, covering areas like number, measures, and data.

Who this course is for

The NCFE Functional Skills qualification in Mathematics at Level 2 is an ideal qualification for candidates wishing to develop practical, transferable skills in Mathematics in order to work confidently, effectively and independently in life. It is suitable for a wide range of individuals and is fundamental to the successful completion of various wider qualifications and frameworks, such as the Diploma and Apprenticeships.

Entry requirements

This qualification is suitable for candidates aged 14 and above.

What you will learn

  • You'll use numbers and calculations confidently in practical, real-world contexts.
  • You'll work with fractions, decimals, and percentages.
  • You'll interpret and use ratio and proportion.
  • You'll solve problems involving measures, shape, and space.
  • You'll collect, represent, and interpret data and statistics.
  • You'll apply maths to everyday tasks such as budgeting, measuring, and planning.

How you will learn

You'll study online, working through material at your own pace. Assessment is by externally set and marked exams. The Level 2 qualification includes an on-screen test covering both the skills and application of maths. You'll need to sit the exam at an approved test centre when you're ready. Side by Side Training will confirm the arrangements for booking your assessment.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Side by Side Training 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 or finance assistant: numerical competence is a standard requirement.
  • Retail supervisor: stock, pricing, and cash handling all draw on Level 2 maths.
  • Healthcare support worker: medicines, measurements, and records require solid numeracy.
  • Teaching assistant: schools expect a functional skills maths certificate or GCSE equivalent.
  • Apprentice (any sector): most Apprenticeships require Level 2 maths to complete.

What you could study next

Once you hold the Level 2 Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics, you could move on to a Level 3 qualification in your chosen subject area, an Apprenticeship, or an Access to Higher Education Diploma. If you want to go further with maths specifically, AS or A Level Maths builds directly on this foundation.

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