Level 2 TQUK Functional Skills Qualification in Maths at Level 2 (Distance Learning)
Course Overview
Why study this course?
Maths skills are an essential part of everyday life, whether you want to help a young person with their homework, be better at managing your money or progress, academically or professionally.
This course offers maths at Level 2 which is recognised as equivalent to Grade 4 (C) at GCSE, therefore meeting the minimum required standard for employability.
The Level 2 Maths course is designed to equip you with the skills to meet the requirements of Employers or higher education study.
Functional Skills qualifications are widely recognised by employers and institutions as a suitable alternative to GCSE. Many employers were involved in designing the reformed Functional Skills qualifications, to address gaps in skills and knowledge needed for the workplace.
Entry Requirements
You must not already have a qualification at the same level or higher to the one you want to study.
There are no other entry requirements
Fees
This course is free for any adult who does not yet hold a grade 4 (grade C) Maths qualification and meets the funding eligibility:
How do I apply for the course
On the course information page, click on the ‘register interest’ button and complete the online form.
Key Information
Course Length
60 hours
Course Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
TQUK
(E-certificates upon achievement)
For Individuals
Benefits
What you can expect to learn
- Fractions, Decimals and Percentages
- Measures, Shape and Space.
- Information and Data.
- Mathematical problems and Decision making.
Cost and Funding Information
Study this course
This course is a distance learning course and is taught online. Your work will be Auto Marked giving you instant feedback. There is not a Tutor attached to this course.
You will complete an online Initial Assessment. The Initial Assessment will determine which Level course you will study i.e. Level 1 or Level 2.
Following completion of your course work, you will be entered to take an assessment. This assessment takes place online, under exam conditions, in a suitable location (including at home).
Your chosen location will need to be noise free and have no interruptions during your assessment as this may invalidate your assessment resulting in a fail mark.
Full instructions and a practice assessment are available once you have been registered for your assessment.
Guided Learning Hours for this qualification is 60 hours Final Assessment is set at 2 hours 30 minutes
Considerations
When considering if the distance learning route is for you! Think about whether you feel studying a course which is Auto Marked is best! It has many benefits, such as studying at a time to suit you (within the deadlines), studying at home, and taking your final assessment at home.
However, there is not a tutor attached to this course, so think about if you would benefit from having a tutor at hand?
If you would, then you will need to apply for a day or evening class at Halesowen College. Please make sure that Functional Skills is appropriate for your chosen progression route before enrolling.