About the Qualification
Functional Skills Level 2 Maths is a qualification that is the equivalent to a GCSE Maths qualification worth a PASS grade. It can be used as a substitute qualification if you require a grade of C or 4 for a job or education. The qualification is Ofqual approved, which is the highest form of regulation in the UK. So it will be widely accepted by all education and job providers. Extremely useful for those who, for whatever reason, were unable to obtain their GCSE Maths certificate in school. Who now may require it for things like:
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Apprentiships
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College Courses
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University Degrees
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Policing
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Nursing
Passing Your Exam
As Functional Skills is the equivalent to a PASS grade, you can’t get anything higher. It is significantly easier to receive than say, retaking your GCSE Maths. It also benefits from being a lot more flexible than the GCSE course and exam. This is because the GCSE exams are only able to be taken 2 times a year (May and November). And taking the course itself can take up to 2 years. Meanwhile, the Functional Skills Level 2 Maths exam can be taken all year round. You could book your exam, take it, and receive your results in less than a month.
FAQ
What are Functional Skills Level 2 Qualifications?
Functional Skills Level 2 qualifications are equivalent to GCSEs. They can be used to gain access to University courses, apprenticeships and other progress routes.
Will my University accept a Functional Skills Level 2 qualification?
Thankfully they will! As all of our exams are Qfqual regulated, they are accepted universally as level 2 qualifications, meaning they are GCSE equivalent grade C/4.
Do you offer City and Guilds Functional Skills Level 2?
We do offer City & Guilds Functional Skills exams and also resources too! We also offer Functional Skills exams for other exam boards too, being NCFE and Open Awards. Resources for other major exam boards are provided too, including Edexcel, AQA and more.
What is the GCSE equivalent grade to a Functional Skills exam grade?
A Functional Skills exam grade is equal to a GCSE grade C/4.