Edexcel Functional Skills Maths and ICT Level 2

Course Codes

OSC1416 / OSC1421

Boost your IT and Maths skills from home with this accredited Functional Skills Maths and ICT Level 2 qualification.

This Functional Skills Maths and ICT Level 2 course is equivalent to two grade 4 GCSEs.
Accredited and recognised qualification that will demonstrate your knowledge and skills in ICT and maths.
You’ll become proficient in ICT and understand the modern office.
Improve your mathematical skills.
Achieve these qualifications from the comfort your own home, at your own pace.

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Our Edexcel Functional Skills Maths and ICT Level 2 qualification will provide you with accredited, nationally recognised qualifications in Maths and IT.

The IT course has been designed for anyone looking to understand the fundamentals of ICT. During this course, you’ll learn more about using storage and software, how to use databases and spreadsheets, and how to product word documents and slide presentations.

This course has been designed around the use of Microsoft Office; however, the contents of this course is also applicable to other solutions such as Google applications too.

Your maths course will help you to expand your knowledge of ratios, algebra, probability, and calculating volume and circumference.

Please note, you cannot achieve your full qualifications without completing the exams.

Course Duration

Up to two years.

Course Outcome

Edexcel Functional Skills ICT Level 2 and Edexcel Functional Skills Maths Level 2 qualifications.

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements to study this course.

Assessment

Three exams. You will also complete tutor marked assessments throughout your course to allow you and your tutor to track your progress.

Edexcel Functional Skills ICT Level 2

Creating files and folders
Controlling access to files
Keeping your device secure

Selecting software
Understanding the user interface
Using storage and storage devices

Identify information required
How to search effectively
Evaluate websites

How to save appropriately
How to extract information using copy and paste, screenshotting, and copy and paste.

How to present information in How to search data a table
How to search data
How to sort and filter data
Understand queries and reports

Be able to present information
Validate data
Apply formatting
Carry out calculations
Use conditions
Display data graphically

Typing and copy and paste text
Inserting imagery
Applying formatting
Presenting work

Sending and receiving
Contacts lists
Organising your inbox

Edexcel Functional Skills Maths Level 2

Positive and negative numbers
Addition and subtraction in a practical context
Multiplication and division in a practical context
Factors and multiples
Fractions and Decimals
Estimation

Ratios
Scaling quantities
Using map scales
Percentages
Converting percentages, fractions and decimals
Compound interest

Substituting equations
Simplifying equations and multiplying out brackets
Changing the subject of an equation
Solving simple equations
Unit conversion
Speed, distance and time
Density

Perimeter and area of 2D shapes
Circumference
Volume
3D shapes
Elevations and plans
Coordinates

Qualitative and quantitative data
Continuous and discrete data
Simple statistical tests on data
Graphs and charts
Comparing data
Understanding probability

Course duration

Once enrolled, you have up to two years to complete your studies.

Study method

You will study this course by distance learning, which will enable you to learn when and where you want. You can study from home or at work, it is completely up to you. All your materials will be posted or online, depending on the study method you choose. If you choose to study online, your login details will be emailed to you. You will also receive our tutor support by email, so help is only a click away.

You will also be provided with a range of further reading and videos to support your learning.

Exams and assessments

Functional Skills ICT Level 2 exam

To achieve your Functional Skills ICT Level 2 qualification, you must complete the exam. You will be assessed via an online exam. The exam will consist of two parts and will last for two hours. Your exam will be marked out of 50.

Functional Skills Maths Level 2 exam

Your Functional Skills Maths Level 2 qualification will require you to complete two written exam papers, one with a calculator and one without.

You will also complete a series of tutor-marked assignments throughout your course. This will allow both you and your tutor to track your progress as you make your way through your studies.

Booking your exams

When you enrol on your course, you will have the option to add your exams to your enrolment, or you can select the course-only option.

If you choose to add your exams on to your enrolment, all you need to do is contact us when you are ready to sit your exams, we will book and pay for them on your behalf.

If you do not add your exams on to your enrolment, you will be responsible for booking and paying for your exams yourself. If you select this option, you must source and liaise with your chosen exam centre in order to book your exams, Open Study College will not be able to book your exams for you.

Please note – if you choose to book your exams with us, your exams for Functional Skills Maths Level 2 will need to be taken at either of our Birmingham, Coventry, Bolton, Doncaster, Wimbledon, St Neots, or Taunton centres.

Course outcome

Upon successful completion of the course and your exam, you will achieve both Functional Skills ICT Level 2 and Functional Skills Maths Level 2 qualification from Edexcel.

Awarding body

Edexcel is a highly respected and recognised awarding body, and their qualifications allow learners to succeed in life, learning, and employment. Functional Skills are nationally recognised level 2 alternative to GCSEs.

What next?

Once you have achieved your Functional Skills Maths and ICT Level 2 qualifications, you could progress to study the subjects at GCSE, A Level, BTEC Level 3, or an alternative level 3 qualification.

Duration: two hours

Marks: 50

Assessment format: online exam consisting of two parts.

Duration: 25 minutes

Weighting: 25%

Marks: 16 in total

Assessment format: on-screen or paper-based assessment

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Weighting: 75%

Marks: 48 in total

Assessment format: on-screen or paper-based assessment

Expert personal tutor support

Dedicated student support
Assignment marking and feedback
FREE CV critique service
FREE employability guide to help you impress future employers
FREE XO Student Discounts card

*Study pack including notebook, pen, and highlighter.

*Not included with the online study option.

Yes, in order to achieve your Functional Skills qualifications, you must complete the exams required by the course’s exam board. You can choose to add your exams to your enrolment with us, in which case we will book and pay for your exams for you when you are ready. Alternatively, if you choose the course-only option, you will be responsible for booking and paying for your exams which can be done directly with the exam centre.

Please note – if you choose to book your exams with us, your exams for Functional Skills Maths Level 2 will need to be taken at either our Birmingham, Coventry, Bolton, Doncaster, Wimbledon, St Neots, or Taunton centres.

If you select the course-only option when enrolling on your course, you will need to book directly with the exam centre and pay for your exams yourself. However, if you choose to add the exams package to your enrolment, we will take care of booking and paying for your exams for you when you are ready.

It's not a problem. We offer a course replacement service, so if you get into trouble and your course pack is lost or damaged, our Student Support Team can provide you with a new set of materials for a one-time additional fee.

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