Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths course in Gosport. Classes run full-time during the day at St Vincent Sixth Form College. This entry level functional skills maths course runs for 35 weeks. It covers the maths skills used in everyday life and work, from number and calculation to problem-solving with data and measures. If you go on to complete Level 1 and then Level 2, the Level 2 qualification is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent accepted by employers and colleges. You'll sit an initial assessment so the college can place you at the right level.
Who this course is for
16-18 Study Programme
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
You'll understand fractions and recognise simple percentages.
You'll use measures such as length, weight, capacity, and time.
You'll read and interpret simple charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll handle money and work out straightforward calculations in everyday contexts.
You'll solve practical maths problems using the skills covered in the course.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at St Vincent Sixth Form College with daytime sessions across the week. Assessment is through a written on-screen or paper-based test set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. You'll have an initial assessment before you start so the college can confirm Entry Level 3 is the right level for you and plan your learning accordingly.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. St Vincent Sixth Form College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: many employers ask for a maths qualification at this level
Warehouse operative: stock counting and basic numeracy required
Care assistant: numerical tasks such as recording measurements and medication counts
Catering assistant: portion sizes, weights, and till work
Apprentice in construction or trades: entry maths often required for programme enrolment
What you could study next
Level 1 Functional Skills Maths: the next step up from Entry Level 3, covering more complex number work and problem-solving.
Level 2 Functional Skills Maths: the GCSE maths equivalent accepted by employers and universities. Many apprenticeships and further education programmes require it.
GCSE Maths: available at some colleges for those who want the traditional qualification alongside or after Functional Skills.
