Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths in Corby. Classes run at CKW Academy. This is a full-time daytime functional skills maths course, running 75 hours in total. You'll work with numbers, measurements, and data in everyday contexts. It's a recognised entry level functional skills maths qualification that many employers and colleges accept as a starting point. For those who need a gcse maths alternative, this functional skills maths certificate shows you can handle maths in real situations, without sitting a GCSE exam.
Who this course is for
16-19
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, including adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing.
You'll understand and use fractions and simple percentages.
You'll read and interpret simple charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll use money and measures in everyday situations.
You'll solve practical maths problems step by step.
You'll understand and use basic time and date calculations.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at CKW Academy, with a personalised programme planned around your starting point. Assessment is through a written test set and marked by City and Guilds. You'll have an initial assessment at the start so the centre can plan the right level and pace of learning for you.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. CKW Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: handling cash, stock, and basic calculations
Warehouse operative: measuring, counting, and checking orders
Care assistant: recording observations and managing medication counts
Catering assistant: weighing, portioning, and following recipes
Childcare worker: tracking attendance and daily routines
Apprentice in any trade: maths is required across most apprenticeship frameworks
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 and colleges recognise as a GCSE maths equivalent. Many job applications and further education courses ask for this level.
GCSE Maths: if you want a formal GCSE grade, some centres offer this alongside or after Functional Skills.
