Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths in Shrewsbury. Classes run at SBC Training, full-time during the day. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you. The course covers everyday maths skills: working with numbers, measurements, and data. It typically takes 6 months. An entry level functional skills maths course is a recognised step toward Level 1 and Level 2 Functional Skills, which is the accepted GCSE maths alternative for many employers and colleges. You'll finish with a City and Guilds Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 3).
Who this course is for
Learners who want to improve their Maths Skills
Entry requirements
To be eiligible for fudning learners must be aged 19+ and, if a non-uk national, have been resident in the UK for the past 3 years
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 charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll use measurements for length, weight, capacity, and time.
You'll handle money and work out costs in everyday situations.
You'll solve practical maths problems using more than one step.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at SBC Training, with a tutor guiding you through each topic. Assessment is through a written test set and marked by City and Guilds. You'll work through practice tasks during the course to prepare. The full-time daytime timetable means you cover the material steadily across the 6 months.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. SBC Training will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Warehouse operative: many roles ask for basic maths skills
Retail assistant: handling cash, stock counts, and pricing
Care assistant: recording measurements and following instructions
Catering assistant: weighing, measuring, and portion control
Delivery driver: route planning and paperwork
Construction labourer: reading measurements on site
What you could study next
Functional Skills Maths Level 1: the next step up, covering more complex problem-solving.
Functional Skills Maths Level 2: the recognised GCSE maths equivalent. Many employers and colleges accept it in place of a GCSE grade 4 or above.
Level 1 or Level 2 vocational qualifications in your chosen sector, which often require Functional Skills Maths alongside them.
