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Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths in Andover

CostFree if you're eligible
Duration36 hours
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start27 Jan 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel 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 Sparsholt College for more info.

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About this course

Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths in Andover. Classes run at Sparsholt College Andover Campus, part-time during the day. This entry level functional skills maths course runs over 36 hours, giving you a manageable pace that fits around other commitments. You'll build practical maths skills used in everyday life and work. Employers who ask for GCSE maths or equivalent recognise Functional Skills as a genuine gcse maths alternative. Assessment is through a written test rather than coursework, so it suits people looking for maths without exams in the traditional GCSE sense.

Who this course is for

See website.

Entry requirements

See website.

What you will learn

  • You'll work with whole numbers, including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
  • You'll understand and use fractions and decimals 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 solve straightforward maths problems using the right methods.
  • You'll check your answers and explain your working clearly.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Sparsholt College Andover Campus. Teaching covers number, measures, and data handling through practical tasks and worked examples. Assessment is by a written on-screen or paper-based test set by Pearson Edexcel. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm that Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths is the right level for you. The centre will use it to plan your learning.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Sparsholt College Andover Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant - many employers ask for a maths qualification at this level
  • Retail assistant - handling cash, stock counts and basic calculations
  • Warehouse operative - measuring, counting and recording goods
  • Catering assistant - weighing, portioning and following recipes
  • Childcare worker - supporting numeracy activities with children
  • Administrator - working with figures, invoices and simple data

What you could study next

Once you complete this entry level functional skills maths qualification, the natural next step is Functional Skills Maths Level 1. After that, Functional Skills Maths Level 2 is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent that many employers and colleges require. If you're working toward a specific vocational qualification, Level 1 or Level 2 maths is often a requirement for entry.

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