Free Functional Skills Maths Level 2 in Bedford. Classes run at Bedford College, full-time during the day. This level 2 functional skills maths course covers number, measure, data, and problem-solving at a level that employers and universities recognise as a GCSE maths equivalent. It's a practical gcse maths alternative if you need a maths qualification for work, further study, or an apprenticeship. The course typically takes one year.
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 real contexts.
You'll interpret and use charts, tables, and graphs to draw conclusions.
You'll calculate with measures including length, weight, capacity, time, and money.
You'll use ratio and proportion to solve practical problems.
You'll apply maths to multi-step problems, selecting the right methods and checking your answers.
You'll develop the skills to use a calculator efficiently and know when not to rely on one.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions at Bedford College, working through topics with a tutor and practising exam-style questions. Assessment is by an external written exam set by Pearson Edexcel. There is no coursework component. You'll have an initial assessment before you start to confirm that Level 2 is the right level for you, and the college will use it to plan your learning.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Bedford College 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 clerk: basic bookkeeping and invoicing roles often ask for Level 2 maths.
Retail supervisor: stock control and cash handling roles value a maths certificate.
Healthcare support worker: NHS entry roles commonly require a GCSE maths equivalent.
Teaching assistant: schools require Level 2 maths as a minimum for this role.
Apprentice (any sector): most apprenticeships require Level 2 maths to start or complete.
What you could study next
Once you hold the Level 2 Functional Skills Maths Qualification, you could move on to:
A Level 3 qualification or A-level Maths, if you want to go further in education.
An Access to Higher Education Diploma, which uses this qualification as a foundation for university entry.
Functional Skills Maths Level 1, if the initial assessment shows Level 2 is not yet the right starting point.
Vocational or professional qualifications at Level 3 that require Level 2 maths as an entry condition.
