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Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths in Tower Hamlets – New City College Poplar Campus

Cost£471.00
Duration44 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths in Tower Hamlets. Classes run at New City College Poplar Campus, full-time during the day. This entry level functional skills maths course runs for 44 weeks. You'll build number skills, work with data, and solve everyday maths problems. The course is a recognised gcse maths alternative for learners who want a solid maths foundation. You'll sit a Pearson Edexcel assessment at the end.

Who this course is for

16 to 18

What you will learn

  • You'll work with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals in everyday contexts.
  • You'll use addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division to solve problems.
  • You'll read and interpret simple charts, tables, and graphs.
  • You'll work with money, time, and measurements.
  • You'll identify and describe basic shapes and use simple measures of space.
  • You'll check your answers and explain your working clearly.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions with a tutor. Learning covers practical, real-world maths tasks rather than abstract theory. Assessment is by a written exam set by Pearson Edexcel. You'll have an initial assessment at the start to confirm Entry Level 3 is the right level for you. The centre will use the results to plan your learning.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. New City College Poplar 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.
  • Warehouse operative - measuring, counting, and recording goods.
  • Care assistant - recording observations and following care plans.
  • Catering assistant - weighing ingredients and managing portion sizes.
  • Cleaner or facilities operative - reading rotas and following instructions.
  • Customer service assistant - processing orders and handling payments.

What you could study next

After this course, you could move on to Functional Skills Maths Level 1, then Level 2. Level 2 is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent and is accepted by many employers and colleges in place of a GCSE grade 4. From there, you could progress to a vocational qualification or apprenticeship in your chosen field. You could also study Functional Skills English alongside your maths to strengthen your overall application.

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