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Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths in Buckingham

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

Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths in Buckingham. Classes run at Furze Down School. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you. The course covers everyday number skills, including working with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and measurements, and applying maths to practical situations. It runs full-time during the day over 24 months. An entry level functional skills maths qualification sits below GCSE level and is a recognised step toward Level 1 and Level 2 maths.

Who this course is for

For Key Stage 4 pupils

What you will learn

  • You'll work with whole numbers, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
  • You'll use fractions and decimals in everyday contexts.
  • You'll read and interpret simple charts, tables, and graphs.
  • You'll work with money, time, and measurements.
  • You'll solve practical maths problems using the skills above.
  • You'll check and explain your answers using straightforward methods.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom at Furze Down School, with full-time daytime sessions. The Pearson Edexcel specification sets guided learning at 55 hours. Assessment is by an on-screen or paper-based test. You'll need to pass the test to earn the certificate. Your teacher will prepare you with practice tasks and worked examples throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Furze Down School 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: measures, counts, and records goods.
  • Care assistant: uses maths for medication records and timesheets.
  • Kitchen assistant: weighs ingredients and follows portion guides.
  • Catering assistant: calculates quantities and checks orders.
  • Delivery driver's mate: reads load weights and route distances.

What you could study next

Once you've completed this entry level functional skills maths course, the natural next step is Functional Skills Maths Level 1, then Functional Skills Maths Level 2. Level 2 is the recognised GCSE maths alternative accepted by employers and colleges. From there, you could move into vocational qualifications in your chosen sector, or progress to a BTEC or apprenticeship that requires a maths qualification at Level 2.

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