Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Bedford. Classes run at Bedford Arts And Crafts Centre during the day, making it manageable alongside caring responsibilities or other commitments. This functional skills maths course covers number, measure, and handling data at Entry Level 2. Each session runs for one hour. If you're working toward a gcse maths alternative or building toward a higher functional skills maths qualification, this is a solid starting point. You'll earn a Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 2) when you complete the course.
Who this course is for
Course Summary can be found on the course page of the website
Entry requirements
Entry requirements can be found on the course page of the website
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, including counting, ordering, and simple calculations.
You'll add and subtract using everyday contexts.
You'll recognise and use common units of measure, such as length, weight, and time.
You'll read and interpret simple charts, tables, and diagrams.
You'll handle money in practical situations, including giving change.
You'll solve straightforward maths problems using familiar information.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Bedford Arts And Crafts Centre, with one-hour daytime sessions. Learning is practical and task-based, using everyday contexts to develop your maths skills. Assessment for the Pearson Edexcel Entry Level 2 qualification is through a written test. You'll have an initial assessment before you start so the centre can confirm this is the right level for you and plan your learning accordingly.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Bedford Arts And Crafts Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: handling cash, stock counts, and basic calculations
Care assistant: recording measurements and following instructions accurately
Warehouse operative: counting, labelling, and checking quantities
Catering assistant: weighing ingredients and managing simple orders
Cleaner or facilities operative: reading schedules and measuring supplies
School support worker: supporting learners with everyday number tasks
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 3): the next step up, covering slightly more complex number and measure tasks.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics Level 1: moves you closer to a recognised GCSE maths equivalent and opens more job and training opportunities.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics Level 2: the qualification employers recognise as equivalent to a GCSE maths pass at grade 4 or above.
