Both Level 1 and Level 2 Maths Functional Skills are designed to build essential maths skills, useful in everyday work and practical situations. Level 1 provides a solid foundation in core areas such as basic calculations, data handling, and understanding measurements, giving learners the confidence to tackle tasks accurately and efficiently.
The Level 2 programme builds on these foundational skills, offering a deeper understanding of maths concepts and enhancing learners' ability to solve more complex problems. This includes working with data interpretation, percentages, ratios, and measurements — skills that are vital in various workplace settings.
Functional Skills Maths can also be delivered as part of an apprenticeship programme, as achieving a Level 2 qualification or its equivalent (Grade 4 or above at GCSE) is a requirement for progression to the End-Point Assessment (EPA) stage.