Free Functional Skills Maths Level 2 in Bridgwater. Classes run at Bridgwater College, part-time during the day, over 35 weeks. This level 2 functional skills maths course covers the maths skills that come up in everyday life and work: working with numbers, percentages, fractions, and data. Employers who ask for GCSE maths or equivalent accept this qualification, making it a recognised gcse maths alternative. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Functional Skills Maths Level 2 is the right level for you.
Who this course is for
UCS College Group offers a wide range of courses across its four colleges and also offsite.
Courses cover many areas and can be used for different purposes
such as furthering personal development and career opportunities.
They can also be for recreational purposes. For individual
course details please refer to the college website or E-mail [email protected]
Entry requirements
Entry Requirements vary depending on the course, please refer to the college website or E-mail [email protected] for details.
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, decimals, fractions, and percentages in practical contexts.
You'll interpret and use ratios and proportions.
You'll read, interpret, and draw graphs, charts, and tables.
You'll use measures, shapes, and space, including area and perimeter.
You'll handle and interpret data to draw conclusions.
You'll apply maths to solve problems in real-life and work situations.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Bridgwater College, with a mix of taught input, practice exercises, and problem-solving tasks. 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.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Bridgwater 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 work.
Retail supervisor: stock, pricing, and cash-handling tasks.
Healthcare support worker: numeracy is checked at interview or induction.
Teaching assistant: schools expect maths at Level 2 or above.
Warehouse operative: picking, packing, and inventory roles.
Customer service advisor: handling payments and data entry.
What you could study next
Level 3 Functional Skills Maths: if you need maths at a higher level for a specific course or job.
GCSE Mathematics: a graded qualification some university courses or employers specify by name.
AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting: a natural next step if you're heading into finance or bookkeeping.
Level 3 qualifications in your chosen field: many Level 3 courses list Level 2 maths as an entry requirement.
