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Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Bury Saint Edmunds – University and Professional Development Centre

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Bury Saint Edmunds. Classes run at University and Professional Development Centre, daytime and part-time, making them manageable alongside caring responsibilities or other commitments. This entry level functional skills maths course runs for 16 weeks in term time, with each class lasting 3 hours. You'll cover everyday number skills, from working with whole numbers and fractions to handling money and measurements. There are no formal entry requirements. You'll have an initial assessment so the centre can confirm the right level for you.

Who this course is for

The Adult Maths and English department offers a range of high quality teaching options to suit all expectations and lifestyles.Whether you left education early or didnt get the grades, we are on hand to help you achieve success.The classes will run for 16 weeks (term-time only) and each class is 3 hours in duration with the examinations taking place at the end of the course. To get the most from this course, you will need to be able to commit to the whole 16 weeks.

Entry requirements

There are no formal requirements, but the results of initial assessments will be taken into account when deciding on the qualification and level for which you will be entered.

What you will learn

  • You'll work with whole numbers, including counting, ordering, and place value.
  • You'll add, subtract, multiply, and divide using everyday contexts.
  • You'll handle simple fractions and recognise common fractions in real situations.
  • You'll use money, including calculating costs and giving change.
  • You'll read and interpret simple charts, tables, and graphs.
  • You'll measure length, weight, capacity, and time using standard units.
  • You'll solve straightforward maths problems using the skills above.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at University and Professional Development Centre, attending one 3-hour session each week over 16 weeks. Teaching is delivered in small group sessions. Assessment takes place through a formal examination at the end of the course. The initial assessment at the start helps the centre place you at the right level and plan your learning from there.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. University and Professional Development Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Retail assistant: handling cash, stock counts, and pricing
  • Care assistant: recording measurements and following instructions
  • Warehouse operative: checking quantities and reading labels
  • Catering assistant: weighing ingredients and managing orders
  • Cleaner or facilities operative: following schedules and measuring products
  • Childcare assistant: supporting daily routines that involve numbers

What you could study next

Once you complete Entry Level 2, you could move on to a Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 3), then Level 1, and then Level 2. The Level 2 Functional Skills Maths Qualification is the recognised GCSE maths alternative accepted by employers and colleges. Each step builds on the last, and your initial assessment at the start of any new course will confirm the right level for you.

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