Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths in Ilkeston
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 Ilkeston. Classes run at Cotmanhay & Ilkeston Ace Centre. Daytime sessions run part-time, so you can fit study around other commitments. You'll work through practical maths skills including number, measure, and handling data. The course takes around 60 hours to complete. Entry Level 3 is the step before Level 1, which leads toward the Level 2 qualification that employers recognise as a GCSE maths equivalent. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you.
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, measure, and compare lengths, weights, capacity, and time.
You'll handle money and work out costs in practical situations.
You'll read and interpret simple charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll use maths to solve straightforward problems in everyday life and work.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Cotmanhay & Ilkeston Ace Centre, with a tutor guiding each session. Assessment is through a written test set and marked by City and Guilds. You'll practise using maths in real contexts throughout the course, building up to the final assessment when you and your tutor agree you're ready.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Cotmanhay & Ilkeston Ace Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Warehouse operative: many roles ask for basic numeracy skills
Retail assistant: handling cash, stock counts, and pricing
Care assistant: recording measurements and following instructions
Catering assistant: weighing, measuring, and following recipes
Cleaner or facilities operative: reading schedules and quantities
Factory or production operative: counting, measuring, and quality checks
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Level 1): the next step up, covering more complex number work and problem-solving.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Level 2): the qualification employers recognise as a GCSE maths alternative, often required for apprenticeships, further training, and many job applications.
Level 1 or Level 2 vocational qualifications in areas such as health and social care, retail, or business, which often require Functional Skills Maths alongside them.
