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Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths in Lambeth

CostFree if you're eligible
Duration11 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE 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, Lambeth London Borough Council lists a fee of £941. Contact Lambeth London Borough Council for more info.

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About this course

Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths in Lambeth. Classes run at High Trees Community Development Trust, part-time during the day. The course runs for 11 weeks. You apply maths knowledge to solve straightforward problems and complete practical tasks. This entry level functional skills maths course is open to adults living in Lambeth who are working toward Entry Level 3 maths. A standard fee of £941.00 applies.

Who this course is for

Our Maths Functional Skills qualification supports learners to demonstrate their understanding by applying knowledge and skills to solve simple mathematical problems and carry out simple tasks.

Entry requirements

This course is open to adults who are resident in Lambeth and who are interested in this subject area.?Functional Skills qualifications support learners to demonstrate their understanding by applying their knowledge and skills to solve simple mathematical problems or carry out simple tasks. This course is for learners who are working towards Entry 3 Maths.

What you will learn

  • You'll use whole numbers to solve simple, everyday problems.
  • You'll work with basic fractions, decimals, and percentages in practical contexts.
  • You'll read and interpret simple charts, tables, and graphs.
  • You'll use basic measures, including length, weight, capacity, and time.
  • You'll handle money and carry out straightforward calculations.
  • You'll apply maths skills to real tasks rather than abstract exercises.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at the centre. Teaching focuses on applying maths to practical, everyday situations. Assessment is through a set task and an on-screen or paper-based test. You'll need to show you can use your maths knowledge to solve problems, not just recall facts. Your tutor will prepare you for both parts of the assessment during the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. High Trees Community Development Trust 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, medication amounts, and daily logs.
  • Warehouse operative: counting, weighing, and checking stock.
  • Catering assistant: measuring ingredients and managing portion sizes.
  • Cleaner or facilities operative: reading schedules and calculating quantities.
  • Childcare worker: tracking attendance and basic record-keeping.

What you could study next

  • Functional Skills Maths Level 1: the next step up from Entry Level 3, covering more complex problem-solving.
  • Functional Skills Maths Level 2: the qualification employers recognise as a GCSE maths alternative. Many jobs and further training courses ask for this level.
  • Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English: build your written and spoken English alongside your maths.
Apply on lambeth.gov.uk →Check if you're eligible
Apply now →Check if you're eligible

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