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Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths Online – West Notts College Derby Road Campus

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths. Study online. This functional skills maths course lets you work at your own pace, fitting study around your existing commitments. You'll cover numbers, measurements, and everyday calculations, building the skills to handle maths in work and daily life. The course typically takes one year. You'll start with an initial assessment so the right level is confirmed before you begin. Functional Skills Maths Level 2 is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent, and this Entry Level 3 course is a step toward it.

Who this course is for

This FREE course is intended for anyone wishing to develop their maths skills and will focus on basic skills and how to apply them in everyday life. You can progress through the Functional Skills levels gaining nationally recognised qualifications.

Entry requirements

You will undertake an initial assessment to determine what level you are currently working at and what level of course is right for you.

What you will learn

  • You'll work with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages in everyday contexts.
  • You'll carry out calculations involving money, time, and measurements.
  • You'll read and interpret simple charts, tables, and graphs.
  • You'll apply maths to solve practical problems at home and at work.
  • You'll check and explain your answers using appropriate methods.

How you will learn

You'll study online, with access to learning materials you can work through at your own pace. Before starting, you attend an in-person open day at West Notts College Derby Road Campus to register, receive your login details, and complete an initial assessment. Assessment for the qualification is by a written exam set and marked by City and Guilds.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. West Notts College Derby Road Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Retail assistant: handles cash, stock counts, and pricing daily.
  • Care assistant: uses measurements and record-keeping on the job.
  • Warehouse operative: works with quantities, weights, and delivery notes.
  • Catering assistant: measures ingredients and manages portion sizes.
  • Administrator: processes figures, invoices, and basic data entry.
  • Teaching assistant: supports learners with numeracy tasks in class.

What you could study next

Once you complete this Entry Level 3 course, you can move on to a Functional Skills Maths Level 1 Qualification, then a Functional Skills Maths Level 2 Qualification. Level 2 is the recognised GCSE maths alternative accepted by employers and colleges. From there, you could progress to a vocational qualification or apprenticeship in your chosen field, or use it to meet entry requirements for further study.

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