Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths in Havering – New City College Ardleigh Green Campus
CostFree if you're eligible
Duration43 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
Free if you're 19 or over and don't have a GCSE grade 4 (C) or above in maths, whatever you earn. If you already have one, fees apply. Contact New City College for more info.
Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths in Havering. Classes run at New City College Ardleigh Green Campus, part-time during the day. This entry level functional skills maths course runs over 43 weeks, giving you a manageable pace to build your maths skills around other commitments. You'll cover number, measure, and handling data at Entry Level 3. This functional skills maths qualification is a recognised step toward Level 1 and Level 2 maths, which many employers and colleges accept as a GCSE maths alternative.
Who this course is for
19 plus
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, including adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing.
You'll handle money and solve everyday problems involving cost and change.
You'll read and use simple fractions and percentages.
You'll measure length, weight, capacity, and time using standard units.
You'll read and interpret simple charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll use maths to solve practical, real-life problems.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions at New City College Ardleigh Green Campus. Teaching covers number, measure, and data handling through practical tasks and worked examples. Assessment is by a set task and an on-screen or written test, both set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. You'll have an initial assessment before you start so the centre can confirm Entry Level 3 is the right level for you.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. New City College Ardleigh Green Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant - handling cash, stock counts, and basic calculations
Care assistant - recording measurements and following care plans
Warehouse operative - picking, packing, and checking quantities
Catering assistant - weighing ingredients and managing portion sizes
Receptionist - managing bookings, times, and basic data
Cleaner or facilities operative - measuring products and following schedules
What you could study next
Functional Skills Maths Level 1 - the next step up from Entry Level 3, covering more complex number and data skills.
Functional Skills Maths Level 2 - the recognised GCSE maths equivalent accepted by employers and colleges for entry to many courses and jobs.
GCSE Maths - if you want a traditional graded qualification after reaching Level 2.
