Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths Course in Richmond upon Thames. Classes run at Parkshot, part-time during the day. The course runs over 12 weeks. You'll start with a computer-based initial assessment to confirm Entry Level 3 is the right level for you. From there, you'll cover number, measure, shape and space, and handling data. This entry level functional skills maths qualification is the recognised step before Level 1 Functional Skills Maths, and it builds the practical maths skills that everyday work and further study require.
Who this course is for
Do you want to boost your maths skills and build your confidence? This Functional Skills Maths Entry 3 course is designed to help you develop your abilities in number, measure, shape & space, and handling data. You'll work towards a nationally recognised Entry 3 qualification in Functional Maths, which you'll take at the end of the course. This course is perfect for anyone looking to improve their maths skills for everyday life or further study.
Entry requirements
To join this course, you need to: Be working towards Entry Level 3 Maths. Complete a computer-based initial assessment to show your current maths level.
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals in practical contexts.
You'll use measures including length, weight, capacity, and time.
You'll interpret and use information about shape and space.
You'll collect, organise, and represent data in simple charts and tables.
You'll apply maths to solve problems drawn from everyday situations.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Parkshot. Teaching covers number, measure, shape and space, and data handling. At the end of the course you'll sit a formal assessment. Before you start, you'll complete a computer-based initial assessment so the centre can confirm the level is right for you and plan your learning accordingly.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Parkshot will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: handles cash, stock counts, and basic calculations daily.
Care assistant: uses measures and records in everyday care tasks.
Warehouse operative: works with quantities, weights, and data entry.
Catering assistant: measures ingredients and manages portion sizes.
Childcare worker: tracks attendance and uses basic data in daily routines.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Maths Level 1: the natural next step after Entry Level 3, covering more complex number work and problem-solving.
Functional Skills Maths Level 2: the GCSE maths equivalent, recognised by employers and colleges when they ask for GCSE Maths or equivalent. Many learners work toward this as their main goal.
GCSE Mathematics: available at some centres if you want the traditional qualification route.
