Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths in Dover. Classes run at Woodpecker Court. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Entry Level 3 is the right starting point; the entry requirement is Entry Level 2. The course runs full-time during the day and typically takes 12 months. It covers the maths skills you need for everyday life and work, from number and calculation to handling data and measuring. For many employers, a functional skills maths qualification sits alongside a GCSE maths equivalent when they ask for maths at this level.
Who this course is for
The curriculum is reflective of the needs of the student, the bespoke nature of Woodpecker Court enables a degree of flexibility to ensure that we remain holistic and focused upon their learning journey. Many of our students have had a previous fragmented education, our envisaged end point for them is when they are deemed to be resilient, reflective, responsible as well as respectful while being academically functional for both life and onward destination. We encourage our students to be reflective every day throughout their learning journey. We achieve this by implementing opportunities where students can reflect on their day by running a morning and afternoon briefing based under our parachute. From a teaching and learning perspective, it is essential lesson planning includes the use of starter and plenary activities to highlight key points of learning, which will encourage students to retain knowledge. Students who embark on a learning journey at Woodpecker Court will become flexible in their working nature. The curriculum offers opportunities to learn new skills within our bespoke environment working closely with our animals, caring for the woodland, and learning how to be take responsibility for the provision and greater community. We build resilience in all of students, whether that be working in a range of challenging weather conditions, to being taught how to overcome mistakes with woodwork projects in our workshop, to undertaking a range of sensitive PSHE qualifications. Students will be given guidance to see positives in every challenge they face. The curriculum aspires to set “there is no ceiling...seek the stairs” approach for every student and any barriers they face are seen as an opportunity to learn. The curriculum provides opportunities for students to stretch and challenge themselves, no matter how big or small the outcome.
Entry requirements
EL2
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 contexts.
You'll read and interpret straightforward charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll measure length, weight, capacity, and time using common units.
You'll handle money, including calculating costs and giving change.
You'll solve practical maths problems drawn from real everyday situations.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Woodpecker Court. Teaching is tailored to your individual needs, with a flexible approach that keeps your wider goals in focus. Assessment for the NCFE Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 3) is through a written test. You'll work toward this at a pace that suits your progress.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Woodpecker Court will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: handles cash, stock counts, and pricing daily.
Warehouse operative: uses measurement, counting, and data recording.
Care assistant: reads charts, measures, and records accurately.
Catering assistant: weighs ingredients and manages portion quantities.
Cleaning operative: follows instructions involving quantities and time.
Delivery driver's mate: reads schedules, counts items, and logs data.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Maths Level 1: the next step up, covering more complex number work, fractions, and data handling.
Functional Skills Maths Level 2: the recognised GCSE maths alternative that many employers and colleges accept. Completing Level 1 first is the usual route to Level 2.
Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English: builds your reading and writing alongside your maths, which many employers look for together.
