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Free Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Taunton – Taunton College

CostFREE
Duration34 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start14 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Functional Skills Maths Level 2 in Taunton. Classes run at Taunton College, part-time during the day, over 34 weeks. This level 2 functional skills maths course covers the maths skills that employers and colleges ask for, from working with numbers and fractions to using data and solving everyday problems. It's a recognised GCSE maths equivalent, so when employers ask for GCSE maths or equivalent, this qualification meets that standard. 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 use ratios and proportions to solve real problems.
  • You'll interpret and compare data presented in tables, charts, and graphs.
  • You'll calculate with measures including length, weight, capacity, time, and money.
  • You'll use basic geometry, including area, perimeter, and angles.
  • You'll apply maths to everyday situations such as budgeting, planning, and measuring.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom at Taunton College, with a tutor guiding you through each topic. Learning is structured around practical tasks and worked examples. Assessment is by a written exam set by Pearson Edexcel. There is no coursework component. You'll sit the exam when your tutor confirms you're ready.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Taunton 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 assistant: supports bookkeeping and basic financial tasks.
  • Healthcare support worker: NHS entry roles often ask for GCSE maths or equivalent.
  • Retail supervisor: stock, pricing, and cash-handling all draw on this level of maths.
  • Teaching assistant: schools typically require GCSE maths or equivalent.
  • Warehouse operative: picking, packing, and inventory roles that require numeracy checks.

What you could study next

A free functional skills maths course at Level 2 opens the door to several next steps. You could move into a vocational qualification in your chosen sector, many of which require this level of maths as an entry condition. If you want to go further with maths itself, GCSE Mathematics is the natural next qualification. You could also look at AAT Level 2 in Accounting if numbers are a career direction.

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