Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths in Leicester. Classes run at Gateway Sixth Form College, full-time during the day. You'll build the maths skills needed to move into further study or work in digital and IT. This is a recognised GCSE maths alternative, and a Functional Skills Maths Level 2 qualification is the GCSE maths equivalent employers ask for. This entry level functional skills maths course runs over 12 months and gives you a solid foundation to progress.
Who this course is for
If you're interested in IT and would like to explore the many career paths available in the sector, this course could be for you. It's a practical, work related course that will give you an insight into the skills and knowledge needed to take your first steps into the digital and IT industry in roles from computer games design to cyber security and web development. The course will prepare you for apprenticeships or further education courses for a range of IT roles. The course is equivalent to 3 GCSE's and can be taken alongside other subjects.
Entry requirements
2-4 GCSE's at grade 5 (D) or above or a relevant level 1 qualification.
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages in everyday contexts.
You'll read, interpret, and use data presented in tables, charts, and diagrams.
You'll solve practical maths problems involving money, measurement, and time.
You'll use basic geometry, including shapes, space, and simple calculations.
You'll apply maths to real tasks linked to digital and IT contexts.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Gateway Sixth Form College, with full-time daytime sessions across the year. Assessment is through a written exam set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. Your tutor will use an initial assessment to confirm Entry Level 3 is the right starting point and to plan your learning from there.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Gateway Sixth Form College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Data entry clerk: accurate number work is central to this role.
IT support assistant: maths underpins troubleshooting and technical tasks.
Web or games design apprentice: entry route into digital creative roles.
Cyber security apprentice: maths supports logical and analytical thinking.
Office administrator: everyday maths used across all admin work.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Level 1): the next step up from Entry Level 3, building toward the GCSE maths equivalent.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Level 2): the qualification employers recognise as equivalent to GCSE Maths grade 4.
Level 2 or Level 3 IT or Digital qualifications: once your maths is at the right level, these open up further study and apprenticeships in the digital sector.
