Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths in Coventry. Evening classes run at Southfields Adult Education Centre, so you can fit study around work or other commitments. This entry level functional skills maths course covers number, measures, and handling data at Entry Level 3. The course runs for 85 hours part-time. A functional skills maths qualification at this level is a recognised step toward Level 1 and Level 2 Maths, which is the GCSE maths equivalent accepted by many employers and colleges.
Who this course is for
Courses run on various days, times and venues in Coventry. Some courses may also be offered online. For more detailed information regarding courses please visit our website: http//www.coventry.gov.uk/adulted from 01/08/2022 or select the "Go to course" option below.
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, including adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing.
You'll read and write numbers up to 1,000.
You'll use simple fractions and recognise common percentages.
You'll measure length, weight, capacity, and temperature using everyday units.
You'll tell the time and work with dates and simple timetables.
You'll handle money, including giving change and working out costs.
You'll read and interpret simple charts, tables, and diagrams.
You'll solve practical maths problems from everyday life and work.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Southfields Adult Education Centre during evening sessions. Teaching covers practical, real-world maths tasks. Assessment is by a written test set and marked by City and Guilds. You'll also complete a portfolio of work showing what you can do. Your tutor will use an initial assessment at the start to confirm Entry Level 3 is the right level for you and to plan your learning.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Southfields Adult Education Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: many employers ask for maths at this level or above.
Retail sales assistant: handling money and stock calculations.
Warehouse operative: measuring, counting, and checking orders.
Catering assistant: weighing ingredients and following recipes.
Childcare worker: recording observations and managing routines.
Cleaning or facilities operative: following schedules and checking quantities.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Maths Level 1: the next step up, covering more complex number and data work.
Functional Skills Maths Level 2: the GCSE maths alternative accepted by employers and colleges. Many job applications and apprenticeships ask for maths at this level.
GCSE Mathematics: available at some adult education centres if you want a traditional GCSE grade.
Vocational qualifications at Level 1 or 2 in your chosen sector, many of which require Functional Skills Maths alongside them.
