Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths in Glossop
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 Glossop. Classes run at Glossop Ace Centre during the day, part-time, so you can fit study around other commitments. This entry level functional skills maths course covers everyday number skills: working with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percentages, and basic measures. You'll also read and interpret simple charts and data. The course runs for 60 hours in total. Functional Skills Maths Level 2 is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent, and Entry Level 3 is the step that leads there. You'll sit a short assessment at the start so the centre can 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 decimals in everyday contexts.
You'll calculate with money, time, and basic measurements.
You'll read and interpret simple tables, charts, and graphs.
You'll use percentages in straightforward, practical situations.
You'll solve number problems set in everyday life and work contexts.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Glossop Ace Centre. Teaching covers practical, real-world maths tasks. Assessment is by a written exam set by City and Guilds. You'll need to pass the exam to earn your certificate. Your tutor will prepare you for the exam format during the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Glossop Ace Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: handling cash, change, and stock counts
Warehouse operative: measuring, weighing, and checking quantities
Care assistant: recording basic data and following instructions
Catering assistant: weighing ingredients and managing simple orders
Cleaner or facilities operative: reading rotas and measuring products
Childcare worker: supporting numeracy activities with children
What you could study next
Functional Skills Maths Level 1: the next step up, covering more complex number work and problem-solving.
Functional Skills Maths Level 2: the qualification employers recognise as a GCSE maths alternative, often required for apprenticeships, college courses, and many job applications.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 3 or Level 1: build both maths and English together to open up more opportunities.
