Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths in Long Eaton – Long Eaton Adult Education Centre
CostFREE
Duration60 hours
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
About this course
Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths in Long Eaton. Classes run at Long Eaton Adult Education Centre, part-time during the day. The course runs for 60 hours, so you can fit study around other commitments. You'll cover everyday maths skills including working with numbers, fractions, percentages, and measurements. Many employers ask for maths at this level or above, and completing it puts you on a clear route toward the Level 1 and Level 2 qualifications that are the recognised GCSE maths alternative.
Who this course is for
Details not currently avalible
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
You'll use fractions and percentages in everyday contexts.
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 basic calculations involving cost and change.
You'll solve practical maths problems using the skills above.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Long Eaton Adult Education Centre. Learning is hands-on and practical, applying maths to real everyday situations. Assessment is by a written test set by City and Guilds. You'll need to pass the test to earn your certificate. Your tutor will prepare you for the test throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Long Eaton Adult Education Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: many employers ask for entry-level maths skills
Warehouse operative: stock counting and basic calculations required
Care assistant: recording measurements and handling medication counts
Catering assistant: portion sizes, weights, and basic costing
Receptionist: handling payments and basic numerical tasks
Childcare worker: tracking attendance and basic record-keeping
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Level 1): the next step up, covering more complex problem-solving and a wider range of maths topics.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Level 2): the recognised GCSE maths equivalent. Many employers and college courses ask for this level. Completing Entry Level 3 puts you on the route to get there.
