Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths in Lincoln – St Francis Special School
CostFREE
Duration12 months
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 St Francis Special School. You'll study full-time during the day, covering the practical maths skills used in everyday life and work. The course runs over 12 months. An initial assessment during enrolment will confirm that Entry Level 3 is the right starting point for you. This entry level functional skills maths course is a step toward Level 1 and Level 2 Functional Skills, which is the recognised GCSE maths alternative accepted by many employers and colleges.
Who this course is for
The Maths Functional Skills course is designed to help build your skills and confidence in Maths so that you can progress either to the next level of Maths Functional Skills.
Entry requirements
You will be assessed during the enrolment process to check which Level of Functional Skills will suit your needs best.
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, including counting, ordering, and simple calculations.
You'll add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers.
You'll handle money and work out basic costs.
You'll read and use simple fractions in everyday contexts.
You'll measure length, weight, capacity, and time.
You'll read and interpret simple charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll solve straightforward maths problems in real everyday situations.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at St Francis Special School, with daytime attendance throughout the year. Assessment is ongoing and task-based, testing how you apply maths in practical situations. You'll complete set tasks and activities that reflect real-life contexts. There is no formal written exam in the traditional sense; assessment is built into the work you do during the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. St Francis Special School will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Warehouse operative: basic numeracy is used daily for stock and picking
Retail assistant: handling money, change, and stock counts
Care assistant: measuring, recording, and following numeric instructions
Kitchen assistant: weighing ingredients and following quantities
Cleaner or caretaker: measuring products and managing time
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Level 1): the natural next step after Entry Level 3, building toward the Level 2 standard.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Level 2): the qualification recognised as a GCSE maths alternative by employers and further education providers. Many job roles and college courses ask for this level.
Functional Skills English (Entry Level 3 or Level 1): pairing maths with English qualifications strengthens your options for work and further study.
