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Functional Skills Qualification in Maths – Level 2

Apply maths confidently in real-world situations.

Level 2Functional SkillsFunctional Skills
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Duration
8–12 weeks
Level
Level 2
Delivery
In-person & Online
Start dates
Monthly intakes
Certificate
Yes — Ofqual-regulated awarding body

Course overview

The Level 2 Functional Skills Maths qualification strengthens learners’ ability to apply mathematics confidently in real-world situations. Topics include problem-solving, numeracy, data handling, and practical calculations essential for both professional and personal use. This course provides a solid pathway to higher education, apprenticeships, and improved employability.

We start with a friendly initial assessment so your learning plan focuses on the skills you need, followed by practice papers and mock exams to prepare you for assessment.

What you’ll learn

  • Solve multi-step problems in real-world contexts
  • Work confidently with fractions, decimals, percentages and ratio
  • Calculate with measures, shape and space
  • Interpret and present data using charts and statistics
  • Check and explain your working and results

Curriculum & modules

Key units you will study. The exact unit combination is confirmed at enrolment in line with the awarding-body specification.

  1. 01

    Using numbers and the number system

    Fractions, decimals, percentages, ratio and proportion.

  2. 02

    Common measures, shape and space

    Money, time, area, volume, scale drawings and conversions.

  3. 03

    Handling information and data

    Tables, charts, averages, range and probability.

  4. 04

    Problem solving

    Choosing methods and presenting clear solutions.

  5. 05

    Exam preparation

    Calculator and non-calculator practice, mock exams and exam technique.

Entry requirements

  • Aged 16 or over
  • An initial assessment to confirm Level 2 is the right starting point

Who this course is for

  • Adults who need a GCSE-equivalent maths qualification
  • Early years and care learners who need Level 2 maths
  • Anyone applying for apprenticeships, further study or new jobs

Career opportunities

  • Meets entry requirements for many jobs and apprenticeships
  • Progression to higher-level study
  • Counts towards early years staff ratios at Level 3

Certification

Functional Skills Qualification in Maths – Level 2

On passing your assessment you will receive a nationally recognised Functional Skills certificate, accepted by employers, colleges and universities as equivalent to GCSE level.

Your tutors

Functional Skills Tutor Team

Specialist English & maths tutors

Our functional skills tutors specialise in adult learning. They start with a friendly initial assessment, then build a plan around the exact skills you need so you walk into your exam prepared and confident.

Frequently asked questions

Apply now

Apply for the Functional Skills Qualification in Maths – Level 2

Fees for this course depend on your circumstances, so we can’t take applications online. Contact our admissions team and we’ll talk you through funding, fees and start dates.

  1. 1Contact our admissions team
  2. 2Agree your fees and start date
  3. 3Enrol and start learning

Call us or send an enquiry and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.

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