Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths course in Chester. Classes run at Dorin Park School, full-time during the day, as part of the 6th form curriculum. This entry level functional skills maths qualification covers the practical maths skills you use in everyday life and work. The course takes one year. You'll sit an assessment set by Pearson Edexcel. Functional Skills Maths Level 2 is the recognised GCSE maths alternative for employers and colleges, and this Entry Level 3 course builds the foundation toward that.
Who this course is for
Delivered as part of the 6th form curriculum
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
You'll handle simple fractions and percentages in everyday contexts.
You'll use and interpret basic measurements, including length, weight, capacity, and time.
You'll read and understand simple charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll solve straightforward problems using maths in real contexts such as money and shopping.
You'll check your answers and explain your methods clearly.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Dorin Park School. Learning is practical and task-based, applying maths to everyday situations. Assessment is by a set task and an on-screen or paper-based test. Both are set and marked externally by Pearson Edexcel. You need to pass both components to achieve the qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Dorin Park 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, weighs, and records goods.
Care assistant: uses maths for medication records and rotas.
Kitchen assistant: follows recipes, measures portions, and manages timings.
Catering assistant: calculates quantities and checks orders.
Delivery driver's mate: reads schedules, counts items, and logs deliveries.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Maths Level 1: the next step up, covering more complex calculations 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.
GCSE Mathematics: a formal school-style qualification if you want to study in a mainstream college setting.
