Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths in Havering. Classes run at New City College Ardleigh Green Campus, full-time during the day. This free functional skills maths course runs over 44 weeks and covers the maths skills used in everyday life and work. It suits those who want a solid foundation before moving on to a higher-level functional skills maths qualification. Functional Skills Maths Level 2 is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent, and this course is a step toward that. You'll sit an assessment at the end.
Who this course is for
16 to 18
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
You'll understand and use fractions and decimals in practical contexts.
You'll read and interpret simple charts, tables and graphs.
You'll use measures such as length, weight, capacity and time.
You'll handle money and work out costs in everyday situations.
You'll solve straightforward maths problems using the right methods.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based lessons at New City College Ardleigh Green Campus. Teaching covers number, measure, and data handling through practical tasks and worked examples. Assessment is by a written test set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. You'll need to pass both a non-calculator and a calculator paper to earn the Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths Certificate.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. New City College Ardleigh Green Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant - many employers ask for basic maths skills
Warehouse operative - counting, measuring and stock checks
Care assistant - recording observations and handling medication counts
Catering assistant - portion sizes, temperatures and basic costing
Apprentice in any trade - maths is a core requirement for most apprenticeships
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Level 1) - the next step up, covering more complex number and data work.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Level 2) - the GCSE maths alternative recognised by employers and colleges. Completing Level 2 opens doors to further training, apprenticeships, and many job roles that ask for GCSE maths or equivalent.
