Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths course in Mansfield. Classes run at Landmarks The Archer, full-time during the day. Learning is blended, so you'll combine time at the centre with online study. This entry level functional skills maths course covers the maths skills used in everyday life and work, from number and calculation to problem-solving with data and measures. The course runs over one year. There are no entry requirements. You'll have an initial assessment so the centre can plan your learning at the right level.
Who this course is for
These qualifications are for learners of all ages. They are suitable for adults and young people across a wide range of settings. Note these qualifications are only available to centres and learners in England.
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements for these qualifications and no formal age restrictions.
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.
You'll read and interpret straightforward data, such as tables and charts.
You'll use measurements for length, weight, capacity, and time.
You'll handle money and work out basic calculations involving cost and change.
You'll solve practical maths problems you might meet in everyday life and work.
How you will learn
Learning is blended: you'll study online at times that suit you, and attend daytime sessions at Landmarks The Archer in Mansfield. Assessment is by a written test set and marked externally by City and Guilds. 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. Landmarks The Archer will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Warehouse operative: many roles ask for basic numeracy skills
Retail assistant: handling cash, stock counts, and pricing
Care assistant: recording measurements and following care plans
Kitchen assistant: weighing ingredients and following recipes
Delivery driver's mate: reading schedules, quantities, and paperwork
Cleaner or facilities operative: measuring products and following instructions
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Level 1): the natural next step after Entry Level 3, covering more complex number work and problem-solving.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Level 2): the GCSE maths equivalent. Level 2 is what most employers and colleges mean when they ask for maths at GCSE standard.
Functional Skills Qualification in English (Entry 3 or Level 1): pairing maths with an english qualification strengthens your options for work and further study.
