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Free Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Bedford – Bedford Arts And Crafts Centre

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Functional Skills Maths Level 2 in Bedford. Classes run at Bedford Arts And Crafts Centre. Daytime sessions run part-time over one year, making it manageable alongside caring responsibilities, work, or other commitments. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you, and the centre will use it to plan your learning. The course covers number, measures, geometry, and data handling. Functional Skills Level 2 is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent, so when employers ask for GCSE maths or equivalent, this qualification meets that requirement.

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, fractions, decimals, and percentages in everyday contexts.
  • You'll interpret and use measurements, shapes, and spatial reasoning.
  • You'll read, interpret, and draw charts, tables, and graphs.
  • You'll solve multi-step problems using mathematical reasoning.
  • You'll apply maths to real financial and practical situations, such as budgeting and calculating quantities.
  • You'll check and evaluate your own calculations for accuracy.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Bedford Arts And Crafts Centre, working through topics with a tutor and practising problem-solving individually and in groups. Assessment is by a written external exam set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. There is no coursework component. You must pass the exam to earn the qualification.

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

  • Administration assistant: many roles require a maths qualification at this level.
  • Accounts or finance assistant: supports bookkeeping and basic financial tasks.
  • Healthcare support worker: NHS and care employers often ask for GCSE maths or equivalent.
  • Retail supervisor: stock control and cash handling require confident numeracy.
  • Teaching assistant: schools typically require a Level 2 maths qualification.
  • Warehouse or logistics operative: roles involving stock, weights, and measurements.
  • Apprenticeship in any sector: most apprenticeships require Level 2 maths to complete.

What you could study next

Once you hold the Level 2 Functional Skills Maths qualification, you could move on to a Level 3 maths course or A-level Maths if you want to go further academically. An Access to Higher Education Diploma is another option if you're considering university. For vocational routes, many Level 3 apprenticeships and professional qualifications become open to you once you have this qualification in place.

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