Maths Functional Skills - Level 2 Course

The Maths Functional Skills - Level 2 Course is designed to enable learners to demonstrate a sound grasp of mathematical skills at the appropriate level and be able to apply mathematical thinking effectively to solve problems successfully in the workplace and in other real-life situations.

The course will give learners the skills required to progress and complete their Maths Functional Skills examination and on successful completion of their exam they will gain a Level 2 qualification which is equivalent to GCSE grade C or level 4 that can help you to improve your chances of employment and entry onto further education courses such as apprenticeships and university courses. 

The Level 2 Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics supports learners in applying their mathematical skills through appropriate reasoning and decision making and in solving realistic problems of increasing complexity.

Learners will be be:

• Introduced to new areas of life and work so that they are exposed to concepts and problems which, while not of immediate concern, may be of value in later life;
• Enabled to develop an appreciation of the role played by mathematics in the world of work and in life generally;
• Able to use these skills autonomously, applying them to a range of formal and informal contexts, in the workplace and in real life.

The Maths Functional Skills Course has diagnostic assessments and system marked assignments as you progress which are designed to prepare you for the exam and learners wanting to gain their Maths Functional Skills Level 2 qualification can arrange a remote online exam sat from their home or workplace.

The Functional Skills Courses are accessed online through a course portal and have the following features:

• 24/7 Access through a course portal
• 12 Months Course Access
• Video Tutorials Explaining Every Question & Answer
• Applicable to all Exam Boards
• Mock Exams, Practice Papers and Past Papers all included

Please Note: The Functional Skills Courses are digital licences and refunds cannot be issued once the course has been accessed.

There are no particular requirements for this course, however it may be useful to have completed the Maths Functional Skills - Level 1 Course. 

As this is an online course, you will require a stable internet connection that can stream videos and a laptop or tablet with a keyboard and an up-to-date browser such as Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge.

Please Note: The minimum age for applying for this course is 16 or 13 with parental/guardian support.

You can start this course at any time, and you would be registered for a one-year period. As the course is self-study, you can complete it as quickly as you like. Support extensions are available if students do not complete the course within the one-year period.

Please Note: This is a self-study course without direct tutor support. The course is delivered through tutor narrated & annotated revision videos with solution videos for every question. We find that learners don't require direct support in this format however, if learners feel they require time with a qualified tutor then this can be booked at additional cost through the course portal.

The Functional Skills courses start with subject knowledge assessments. This is a series of questions that will cover a wide range of the syllabus and helps to determine what topics you need to work on.

Every topic in the course has a video tutorial with practice questions to help you prepare. When you feel confident you can progress to the mock exam questions which are designed to prepare you for your Functional Skills examination.

Once you have worked through all of the topic areas, you can work through the mock exams. There are 40 Maths Functional Skills level 2 mock exams in the course and this includes options for all different examination boards that offer this qualification giving you all the help you need to pass your qualification! 

To gain the Functional Skills Qualification you would need to arrange any examinations through an authorised examination centre. Examination fees would need to be paid directly to the examination centre, and prices can change and will vary. 

We can provide pricing and information on our partner examination centre who offers the Open Awards Qualification although you can complete your exams through any chosen centre registered through any other Awarding Body.

The Maths Functional Skills - Level 2 Qualification is a nationally recognised qualification delivered by many Awarding Bodies in the UK.

The qualification is accepted by many university courses and employers as equivalent to a GCSE grade C or level 4.

Learners can apply for the Maths Funcational Skills Level 2 Examination through any registered examination centre. Our partnered examination centre offer examinations through Open Awards (Qualification No. 603/4806/9). 

Open Awards are an Awarding Body Organisation approved by Ofqual. Set up in 1981, Open Awards (Previously the North West Region of the National Open College Network - OCNNW) have been in business for over 30 years and are a not for profit organisation and a registered charity.

You can find further information on qualifications/certificates and their levels on the Ofqual's level descriptors page.