Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths in Lambeth – Lambeth College Brixton Centre
CostFree if you're eligible
Duration18 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Feb 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
Free if you're 19 or over and don't have a GCSE grade 4 (C) or above in maths, whatever you earn. If you already have one, fees apply. Contact South Bank Colleges for more info.
Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths in Lambeth. Classes run at Lambeth College Brixton Centre, part-time during the day. Fees depend on your circumstances and may not apply to all learners. The course runs over 18 weeks and covers the maths skills that employers and further education providers look for. It's a recognised entry level functional skills maths qualification, and a solid step toward the Level 1 and Level 2 courses that serve as a GCSE maths alternative for adults. You'll sit a Pearson Edexcel assessment at the end.
Who this course is for
Visit our website at https://www.southbankcolleges.ac.uk, or give us a call on 020 7501 5000 for more information about E3 FS Maths Edexcel Saturday Semester 2. You can also visit us at our Clapham Centre: 45 Clapham Common South Side, London, SW4 9BL to speak to a course advisor, but it is best to book an appointment in advance. If you would like to enquire specifically about this course please quote the course reference number which is D2MAT-E3FS-D-B1/1. We hope to see you at Lambeth College in the near future :)
Entry requirements
Visit our website at https://www.southbankcolleges.ac.uk, or give us a call on 020 7501 5000 for more information about E3 FS Maths Edexcel Saturday Semester 2. You can also visit us at our Clapham Centre: 45 Clapham Common South Side, London, SW4 9BL to speak to a course advisor, but it is best to book an appointment in advance. If you would like to enquire specifically about this course please quote the course reference number which is D2MAT-E3FS-D-B1/1. We hope to see you at Lambeth Colleg...
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
You'll understand fractions and simple percentages in everyday contexts.
You'll read and interpret straightforward charts, tables and graphs.
You'll use measures, including length, weight, capacity and time.
You'll solve practical maths problems set in real-life situations.
You'll check and correct your own calculations.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Lambeth College Brixton Centre, with a tutor guiding each session. Learning is built around practical tasks and worked examples. Assessment is by a written Pearson Edexcel exam at the end of the course. There is no coursework portfolio for this qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Lambeth College Brixton Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Warehouse operative: many roles require basic maths for stock and picking
Retail assistant: handling cash, change and stock counts
Care assistant: recording measurements and medication amounts accurately
Catering assistant: weighing, portioning and following recipes
Classroom teaching assistant: supporting learners with numeracy tasks
Administrative assistant: data entry and basic calculations
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Level 1): the next step up, and a requirement for many apprenticeships and college courses.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Level 2): the qualification employers and universities accept as a GCSE maths equivalent. Opens doors to a wide range of further training and employment.
Level 1 or Level 2 vocational qualifications in your chosen sector, many of which require Functional Skills Maths alongside the main subject.
