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Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths in Liverpool – Greenbank College

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths in Liverpool. Classes run at Greenbank College, full-time during the day. You'll start with an initial assessment and a diagnostic assessment to confirm this is the right level for your current skills. The course covers everyday maths: working with numbers, fractions, percentages, and measurements. It takes one year full-time. An entry level functional skills maths course like this is a recognised step toward Level 1 and Level 2 maths, which is the GCSE maths alternative many employers accept.

Who this course is for

People aged 16 18 or up to 24 who declare a disability and have an EHC Plan.

Entry requirements

To start on this course you need to show at Initial Assessment that this is a suitable level for your current skills. You will be asked to complete a diagnostic assessment to confirm that this is the correct level.

What you will learn

  • You'll work with whole numbers, including adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing.
  • You'll use fractions and percentages in everyday situations.
  • You'll read and interpret simple charts, tables, and graphs.
  • You'll measure length, weight, capacity, and time.
  • You'll handle money and work out simple costs.
  • You'll solve practical maths problems using the skills above.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom at Greenbank College, full-time during the day. Learning is practical and task-based, applying maths to real situations. Assessment is through a written exam set by Pearson Edexcel. You'll complete a diagnostic assessment at the start to confirm Entry Level 3 is the right level for you.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Greenbank College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Retail assistant: handles cash, stock counts, and basic calculations.
  • Warehouse operative: measures, weighs, and records goods accurately.
  • Care assistant: uses maths for medication records and daily logs.
  • Catering assistant: measures ingredients and handles till work.
  • Cleaning operative: follows instructions involving quantities and time.
  • Childcare worker: supports early years settings with practical tasks.

What you could study next

After completing your entry level functional skills maths qualification, the natural next step is Functional Skills Maths Level 1. From there, you can progress to Functional Skills Maths Level 2, which is the GCSE maths equivalent recognised by employers and colleges. Level 2 opens doors to many vocational courses, apprenticeships, and job roles that ask for a maths qualification at that level.

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