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Free Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Dunstable – Weatherfield Academy

CostFREE
Duration9 months
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

About this course

Free Level 2 Functional Skills Maths Course in Dunstable. Classes run at Weatherfield Academy, full-time during the day. This is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent, accepted by employers and further education providers when they ask for GCSE maths or equivalent. The course covers the maths you need to work confidently in everyday life and employment. It typically takes 9 months to complete. Entry requires completion of Functional Skills Mathematics Level 1.

Who this course is for

Functional Skills Mathematics qualifications are designed to give our learners the skills to operate confidently, effectively and independently in education, work and everyday life. They have been created in response to employers’ perceptions that many learners are not achieving a sufficiently firm grounding in the basics.

Edexcel Functional Skills qualification in Mathematics at Level 1 500/8906/7 Edexcel Functional Skills qualification in Mathematics at Level 2 500/8907/9

The aims of these qualifications are to develop learner understanding and skills in:

  • Representing – selecting the mathematics and information to model a situation.
  • Analysing – processing and using mathematics.
  • Interpreting – interpreting and communication the results of the analysis.

Entry requirements

Completion of Functional Skills Mathematics Level 1

What you will learn

  • You'll work with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages in practical contexts.
  • You'll interpret and use data from tables, charts, and graphs.
  • You'll apply ratio and proportion to real-world problems.
  • You'll use formulas and carry out calculations involving measures, shape, and space.
  • You'll solve multi-step problems using mathematical reasoning.
  • You'll check and interpret results to decide whether answers are reasonable.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom at Weatherfield Academy, working through topics with a tutor and practising problem-solving skills. Assessment is by a Pearson Edexcel externally set and marked exam. There is no coursework element. You'll need to pass the exam to earn the qualification.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Weatherfield Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Accounts assistant: maths at this level is expected for finance admin roles.
  • Business administrator: supports applications where employers ask for GCSE maths or equivalent.
  • Healthcare support worker: required for many NHS and care sector entry roles.
  • Retail supervisor: stock, pricing, and cash-handling calculations at work.
  • Teaching assistant: schools require GCSE maths or a functional skills maths qualification at Level 2.
  • Apprentice in any sector: most apprenticeships require Level 2 maths before or during training.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 qualifications in your chosen subject: many colleges and employers require Level 2 maths as a condition of entry.
  • GCSE Maths: if you want a graded GCSE alongside your Functional Skills certificate, some centres offer both.
  • Higher-level apprenticeships: Level 3 and Degree Apprenticeships typically require Level 2 maths as a baseline.
  • Access to Higher Education Diploma: most Access courses require Level 2 maths or equivalent before you start.

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