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Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths in Loughborough – Main Campus

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths in Loughborough. Classes run at Main Campus, full-time during the day. This is a GCSE maths alternative for anyone who needs to build their maths skills before moving into further study or work. The course typically takes one year. You'll cover the core maths skills that employers and colleges look for, and the qualification is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent at Entry Level.

Who this course is for

The course allows you to pursue your sporting passions by developing a broad theoretical understanding of factors that affect both participation rates within society as well as the performance levels of elite athletes. Paper one of the qualification is based on factors that affect participation; content includes the effect of exercise on a range of body systems, the process of learning new skills and the societal factors that impact upon opportunities that different individuals might be afforded. Paper two is focused on the factors that affect elite performance. This content includes exercise physiology, nutrition, biomechanics, sports psychology as well as the role of technology within professional sport.

Entry requirements

Five GCSEs at grade 5 or above including English Language and maths

GCSE English Language – Grade 6

GCSE Mathematics – Grade 6

GCSE Double Science – Grades 66

As practical coursework is a large part of the course (30 per cent of the overall

A level), you will need to self-assess and improve your

performance. Students therefore need to be training and competing in one

sport discipline at county level.

What you will learn

  • You'll work with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages in everyday contexts.
  • You'll read, interpret, and use simple charts, tables, and graphs.
  • You'll solve practical maths problems involving money, time, and measurement.
  • You'll use basic mathematical reasoning to check your own answers.
  • You'll apply maths skills to real tasks relevant to work and daily life.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom at Main Campus, Loughborough, with full-time daytime attendance across the year. Assessment for the Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 3) is through a written examination set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. Your progress will be supported through classroom activities and practice tasks throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Main Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Youth Support Worker: supports young people in community or residential settings.
  • Care assistant: helps adults or young people with day-to-day needs.
  • Childcare worker: works in nurseries, schools, or family support services.
  • Healthcare support worker: assists clinical staff in care or health settings.
  • Early years practitioner: works with children under five in nursery or pre-school.

What you could study next

  • Functional Skills Maths Level 1: the next step up, moving closer to GCSE maths equivalent level.
  • Functional Skills Maths Level 2: the full GCSE maths equivalent, recognised by employers and colleges across the UK.
  • Level 2 Certificate in Health and Social Care: a vocational qualification for those moving into care work.
  • Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Qualification: for those interested in working with young children.
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