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Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths in Bolton

CostFREE
Duration24 months
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

About this course

Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths in Bolton. Classes run at Birtenshaw College. You'll study full-time during the day, building on maths skills at Entry Level 3. The course covers everyday maths: working with numbers, measures, and handling data in practical contexts. It typically runs over 24 months. An initial assessment confirms this is the right level for you, and the centre will use it to plan your learning.

Who this course is for

Learners working at Entry 3

Entry requirements

Learners should be working at Entry 3

What you will learn

  • You'll work with whole numbers, including adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing.
  • You'll use fractions and recognise simple percentages in everyday situations.
  • You'll read and interpret straightforward charts, tables, and graphs.
  • You'll measure length, weight, capacity, and time using standard units.
  • You'll handle money and work out simple calculations involving cost and change.
  • You'll solve practical maths problems set in real everyday contexts.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Birtenshaw College, with daytime sessions throughout the week. Assessment is through a written test set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. The test covers the skills taught on the course. Your tutor will prepare you for the assessment and track your progress throughout.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Birtenshaw College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Warehouse operative: basic maths is needed for stock and picking tasks.
  • Retail assistant: handling money and checking quantities day to day.
  • Care assistant: recording measurements and following written instructions.
  • Kitchen assistant: weighing ingredients and following portion guides.
  • Catering assistant: working with quantities, temperatures, and timings.
  • Cleaning operative: measuring cleaning products and following schedules.

What you could study next

Once you complete this Entry Level 3 qualification, you can move on to a functional skills maths qualification at Level 1. After Level 1, you can progress to Functional Skills Maths Level 2, which is the recognised GCSE maths alternative accepted by employers and colleges. Each step builds on the last, so you move up when you're ready.

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