Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths in Alfreton
CostFREE
Duration60 hours
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
About this course
Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths in Alfreton. Classes run at Derbyshire Adult Education Service Alfreton Ace Centre. This part-time daytime functional skills maths course runs over 60 hours, with sessions designed to fit around other commitments. You'll cover everyday maths skills: working with numbers, fractions, percentages, and measurements, and using maths to solve practical problems. For anyone who needs a recognised maths qualification, this entry level functional skills maths course is a solid step toward Level 1 and eventually Level 2, which is the accepted GCSE maths alternative for most employers and colleges.
Who this course is for
Details not currently avalible
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
You'll understand and use simple fractions and percentages in everyday contexts.
You'll read and interpret data from tables, charts, and diagrams.
You'll use measures including length, weight, capacity, and time.
You'll handle money and work out costs in practical situations.
You'll solve straightforward maths problems using more than one step.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions with a tutor. Assessment is through a formal written test set by City and Guilds. You'll need to pass the test to earn your certificate. Your tutor will prepare you for the test throughout the course, using practice activities and worked examples in class.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Derbyshire Adult Education Service Alfreton Ace Centre 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 or above.
Retail assistant: handling money and stock requires basic numeracy.
Warehouse operative: measuring, counting, and checking stock accurately.
Catering assistant: following recipes and portion sizes involves everyday maths.
Classroom support assistant: schools often require a maths qualification for this role.
Administrator: office roles regularly involve working with numbers and data.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Maths Level 1: the next step up from Entry Level 3, covering more complex number work and problem-solving.
Functional Skills Maths Level 2: the qualification employers and colleges recognise as a GCSE maths equivalent. Many job applications and further education courses ask for this level.
GCSE Maths: available to adults who want the traditional qualification alongside or after Functional Skills.
