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Free Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Bedford – Bedford College – Part-time

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 College, part-time during the day, so you can fit study around other commitments. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you, and the college will use it to plan your learning. The course covers number, measures, geometry, and data handling, building the maths skills employers ask for. It takes around one year part-time. Functional Skills Level 2 is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent, so when employers ask for GCSE maths or equivalent, this qualification counts.

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 practical contexts.
  • You'll interpret and use ratios and proportions to solve problems.
  • You'll read, measure, and calculate using common units of measurement.
  • You'll apply geometric reasoning to shapes, space, and scale.
  • You'll collect, represent, and interpret data using charts, tables, and graphs.
  • You'll use probability to describe likelihood and interpret results.
  • You'll apply maths to everyday situations such as budgeting, planning, and working with data.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Bedford College, working through topics with a tutor and practising with real problems. Assessment is by a written exam set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. There is no coursework portfolio. You'll sit the exam when your tutor confirms you're ready, and you can resit if needed.

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

  • Administrator: many roles require a maths qualification at this level.
  • Accounts assistant: supports bookkeeping and financial record-keeping.
  • Retail supervisor: stock, pricing, and cash-handling all need solid maths.
  • Healthcare support worker: medication calculations and record accuracy matter.
  • Teaching assistant: supports pupils with numeracy in primary or secondary schools.
  • Warehouse operative: picking, packing, and stock counts require number confidence.
  • Customer service advisor: handling payments, refunds, and data entry.

What you could study next

Once you hold the Level 2 Functional Skills Maths Qualification, you could move on to a Level 3 qualification in a subject that interests you, such as a BTEC or Access to Higher Education Diploma. If you work in a trade or technical role, many apprenticeships and NVQs at Level 3 require this qualification as an entry condition. You could also study Functional Skills English Level 2 alongside or after, as many employers and courses ask for both.

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