Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths in Bexhill. Classes run at St Mary's School & 6th Form College on a full-time daytime basis. This entry level functional skills maths course covers practical number skills you can use at work and in everyday life. The course runs for 55 guided learning hours. No prior knowledge or qualifications are required before you start. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Entry Level 3 is the right starting point for you. When employers ask for a GCSE maths alternative, a functional skills maths certificate at this level is a recognised option.
Who this course is for
Students must attend St Mary's School & 6th Form College on a full time basis to access this course.
Functional Skills qualifications provide reliable evidence of a learner’s achievements against demanding content that is relevant to the workplace. The qualifications assess learners’ underpinning subject knowledge and their ability to apply this knowledge to different contexts. They provide a foundation for progression to employment and further technical education, and they help learners to develop skills for everyday life.
Entry requirements
No prior knowledge, understanding, skills or qualifications are required before learners register for this qualification.
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, including counting, ordering, and basic calculations.
You'll add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers.
You'll understand and use simple fractions and percentages in everyday contexts.
You'll read and interpret straightforward charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll use basic measures, including length, weight, capacity, and time.
You'll apply maths skills to practical, real-world situations relevant to work and daily life.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at St Mary's School & 6th Form College. Learning is hands-on and applied, focusing on using maths in practical contexts. Assessment is by an on-screen test set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. You must pass the test to earn the qualification. There is no coursework or portfolio element at Entry Level 3.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. St Mary's School & 6th Form College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: handles cash, change, and stock counts daily.
Warehouse operative: uses measures, quantities, and basic data.
Care assistant: records figures and follows numerical instructions.
Catering assistant: measures ingredients and manages portion sizes.
Cleaner or facilities operative: follows timed schedules and measures products.
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 equivalent. Many jobs and further education courses ask for this level.
GCSE Mathematics: available at some centres if you want a traditional GCSE route after building your maths skills.
