Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths in Worksop. Classes run at North Notts College. Daytime sessions run part-time over 18 weeks, making it manageable alongside caring responsibilities or other commitments. This entry level functional skills maths course covers everyday maths skills: working with numbers, fractions, percentages, and measurements. It's a recognised step toward Level 1 and Level 2 Functional Skills Maths, which is the GCSE maths equivalent accepted by many employers and colleges. You'll have an initial assessment to make sure Entry Level 3 is the right starting point.
Who this course is for
The course is designed for entrants to roles in which they want to develop their skills, progression and/or career opportunities. Please see the RNN Group course website for further information and advice.
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, including adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing.
You'll use simple fractions and percentages in everyday contexts.
You'll read and interpret straightforward charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll work with money, including calculating costs and change.
You'll measure length, weight, capacity, and time.
You'll solve practical maths problems using the skills above.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at North Notts College, with a mix of tutor-led teaching and practice activities. Assessment is through a written test set by City and Guilds. You'll need to pass the test to earn your certificate. Your tutor will help you prepare throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. North Notts College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: many employers ask for maths at this level
Retail assistant: handling money and stock calculations
Warehouse operative: measuring, counting, and recording goods
Catering assistant: following recipes and portion sizes
Childcare worker: supporting numeracy activities with children
Administrator: basic data entry and record-keeping
What you could study next
Functional Skills Maths Level 1: the next step up, building on Entry Level 3 skills.
Functional Skills Maths Level 2: the GCSE maths alternative accepted by employers and colleges. Many job applications and further training courses ask for maths at this level.
GCSE Mathematics: available at some colleges if you want a traditional GCSE grade alongside your functional skills maths certificate.
