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Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths in Plymouth

CostFree if you're eligible
Duration12 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds 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 Achievement Training for more info.

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About this course

Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths in Plymouth. Classes run at Achievement Training Plymouth. Daytime sessions run part-time, so you can fit study around other commitments. You'll have an initial assessment and diagnostic assessment to confirm this is the right level and to plan your learning. The course covers everyday maths skills: working with numbers, problem solving, and applying maths in practical situations. It typically takes 12 weeks. This entry level functional skills maths course is a recognised step toward Level 1 and Level 2, which is the GCSE maths alternative accepted by many employers.

Who this course is for

For learners looking to become confident in their use of fundamental mathematical knowledge and skills.

Entry requirements

Entry Level 3 Initial Assessment and Diagnostic Assessment

What you will learn

  • You'll work with whole numbers, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
  • You'll understand and use simple fractions and decimals.
  • You'll read and interpret straightforward charts, tables, and graphs.
  • You'll use measures such as length, weight, capacity, and time in everyday contexts.
  • You'll solve practical maths problems using the skills covered in the course.
  • You'll check your answers and explain your reasoning in straightforward situations.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom at Achievement Training Plymouth, with a mix of centre-based sessions and home study. Your tutor will support you throughout. Assessment is by a Functional Skills exam, which you sit when you feel ready. Before you start, you'll complete an initial assessment and diagnostic assessment so your programme can be tailored to your current skills.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Achievement Training Plymouth will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Retail assistant: many employers ask for maths at this level
  • Warehouse operative: stock counting and basic calculations required
  • Care assistant: recording and measuring tasks need solid number skills
  • Catering assistant: portion sizes, weights, and till work all use maths
  • Receptionist or admin assistant: handling figures and data day to day
  • Childcare worker: measuring, recording, and following instructions

What you could study next

Once you have this qualification, you can move on to a Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics at Level 1, then Level 2. Level 2 is the GCSE maths equivalent accepted by employers and colleges. If you want to go further, a GCSE Maths qualification is also an option. Achievement Training Plymouth offers Level 1 and Level 2 Functional Skills Maths, so you can continue without changing centre.

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