Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths in Brent. Classes run at Brent Digital Skills Hub, with daytime sessions that fit around other commitments. This entry level functional skills maths course runs over 12 weeks, part-time. You'll work on the practical maths skills you use in everyday life and at work, from handling money and measurements to reading data and solving number problems. An initial assessment at the start makes sure this is the right level for you. When employers ask for a GCSE maths equivalent, a functional skills maths qualification is the recognised alternative.
Who this course is for
Adults looking to gain knowledge and skills by undertaking practical learning, which you will be able to use personally and professionally.
Entry requirements
Initial assessment
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, including adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing.
You'll handle fractions and percentages in everyday contexts.
You'll use money, including calculating costs, change, and budgets.
You'll read and interpret simple charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll work with measurements such as length, weight, capacity, and time.
You'll solve practical maths problems relevant to daily life and work.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Brent Digital Skills Hub. Teaching covers number, measure, and data handling through practical tasks and worked examples. Assessment is by a written external exam set by Pearson Edexcel. You'll also complete work during the course that helps you prepare for the exam.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Brent Digital Skills Hub will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: handling cash, stock counts, and pricing
Care assistant: recording measurements, medication amounts, and timesheets
Warehouse operative: working with quantities, weights, and delivery records
Childminder or nursery assistant: counting, measuring, and daily routines
Catering assistant: portion sizes, temperatures, and stock levels
Administrative assistant: basic data entry and numerical record-keeping
What you could study next
Functional Skills Maths Level 1: the next step up, covering more complex number and data skills.
Functional Skills Maths Level 2: the gcse maths alternative recognised by employers and colleges. Many jobs and further training courses ask for this level.
GCSE Mathematics: available at some adult education centres if you want a traditional GCSE grade.
