Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths in Lincoln – Hill Holt Wood
CostFREE
Duration600 hours
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
About this course
Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths in Lincoln. Classes run at Hill Holt Wood. No previous maths experience is needed, and there are no entry requirements. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Entry Level 3 is the right starting point and to plan your learning. The course covers everyday maths skills including number, measure, and handling data. At 600 hours of full-time daytime study, it's a substantial commitment. This entry level functional skills maths course is a recognised step toward Level 1 and Level 2 Functional Skills, which is the GCSE maths alternative accepted by many employers and colleges.
Who this course is for
No experience needed.
Entry requirements
None.
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
You'll understand and use simple fractions and percentages in everyday contexts.
You'll read, measure, and compare lengths, weights, capacity, and time.
You'll handle money and work out straightforward costs and change.
You'll read and interpret simple charts, tables, and diagrams.
You'll solve practical maths problems using the skills above.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Hill Holt Wood with tutor-led sessions. Assessment is through a Pearson Edexcel set task completed under supervised conditions. There is no coursework portfolio. You'll sit the test when your tutor confirms you're ready.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Hill Holt Wood will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Warehouse operative: many roles require basic maths for stock and picking
Retail assistant: handling cash, stock counts, and pricing
Care assistant: recording measurements and following care plans
Construction labourer: reading measurements and calculating materials
Kitchen assistant: weighing ingredients and managing portion sizes
Delivery driver's mate: route planning and load calculations
What you could study next
Functional Skills Maths Level 1: the next step up, covering more complex number work and problem-solving.
Functional Skills Maths Level 2: the GCSE maths equivalent accepted by employers and further education colleges. Many apprenticeships and vocational courses require it.
Once you have Level 2, you can move into a wide range of vocational qualifications at Level 2 and Level 3 that have a maths entry requirement.
