Functional Skills Maths Level 2 at Bury Adult Learning Centre

CostFREE
Duration19 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start21 Oct 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

About this course

Free Functional Skills Maths Level 2 in Bury. Classes run at Bury Adult Learning Centre. Daytime sessions run part-time over 19 weeks, making it manageable alongside other commitments. This level 2 functional skills maths course covers the same ground as GCSE maths, and Functional Skills Level 2 is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent that employers and colleges accept. No entry requirements apply. You'll have an initial assessment so the centre can plan your learning at the right level. Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics Level 2 with certificate.

Who this course is for

Maths: FS Level 2

Entry requirements

No entry requirements

What you will learn

  • You'll work with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages in everyday contexts.
  • You'll interpret and use data from tables, charts, and graphs.
  • You'll solve problems involving ratio, proportion, and scale.
  • You'll calculate with measures including length, weight, capacity, and time.
  • You'll use formulae and understand basic algebraic expressions.
  • You'll apply maths to real financial contexts such as budgeting and bills.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Bury Adult Learning Centre. Teaching covers both the skills and problem-solving approaches needed for the exam. Assessment is by a written exam set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. There is no coursework component. The exam tests your ability to apply maths across a range of practical situations.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Bury Adult Learning Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Accounts assistant: many employers require a maths qualification at this level.
  • Care assistant: maths is often listed as an entry requirement for care roles.
  • Teaching assistant: schools typically ask for a GCSE maths equivalent.
  • Retail supervisor: stock, pricing, and cash-handling roles need solid numeracy.
  • Warehouse operative: picking, packing, and logistics roles often require Level 2 maths.
  • Apprentice in any trade: most apprenticeships require a functional skills maths qualification or GCSE maths.

What you could study next

Once you hold a free functional skills maths certificate at Level 2, you can move into a wide range of further study. A GCSE Maths resit is an option if you want the traditional grade. For vocational routes, most Level 3 qualifications and apprenticeships accept Functional Skills Level 2 as the maths entry requirement. You could also progress to an Access to Higher Education Diploma if university is your goal.

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