Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths in Bridgwater. Classes run at Bridgwater College during the day, part-time over 35 weeks. This is a manageable pace that works well alongside caring responsibilities or other commitments. The course covers everyday maths skills: working with numbers, handling money, measuring, and reading data. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you, and the college will use it to plan your learning. Functional Skills Maths Level 2 is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent, and Entry Level 3 is the step that leads there.
Who this course is for
UCS College Group offers a wide range of courses across its four colleges and also offsite.
Courses cover many areas and can be used for different purposes
such as furthering personal development and career opportunities.
They can also be for recreational purposes. For individual
course details please refer to the college website or E-mail [email protected]
Entry requirements
Entry Requirements vary depending on the course, please refer to the college website or E-mail [email protected] for details.
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, including adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing.
You'll handle money and calculate costs in everyday situations.
You'll use simple fractions and percentages.
You'll measure length, weight, capacity, and time.
You'll read and interpret simple charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll solve practical maths problems from everyday life.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions at Bridgwater College, with a tutor guiding you through each topic. Assessment is by a written test set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. You'll work through tasks and practice questions in class to build your skills before the test.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Bridgwater College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: maths used daily for stock, cash, and pricing
Care assistant: numeracy needed for medication and record-keeping
Warehouse operative: counting, measuring, and data entry tasks
Catering assistant: portion sizes, weights, and till work
Receptionist: handling figures, schedules, and basic calculations
Childcare worker: measuring, counting, and planning activities
What you could study next
Functional Skills Maths Level 1: the next step up, covering more complex calculations and problem-solving.
Functional Skills Maths Level 2: the recognised GCSE maths equivalent, accepted by employers and colleges. Many jobs and further training courses ask for this level.
GCSE Mathematics: a traditional route if you want a graded qualification for college or university entry.
