Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths in Lambeth. Classes run at Lambeth College Clapham Campus, part-time during the day. Fees may apply depending on your circumstances, though the course may be free for some learners. The course runs over 8 weeks and covers the maths skills used in everyday life and work. It is a recognised gcse maths alternative for adults who want to build on their number skills at a manageable pace. 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 Functional Skills Maths (Edexcel) (Adult). 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 G2MAT-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 Functional Skills Maths (Edexcel) (Adult). 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 G2MAT-E3FS-D-B1/1. We hope to see you at Lambeth C...
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
You'll understand fractions and recognise simple percentages.
You'll read and interpret straightforward charts, tables and graphs.
You'll use measures including length, weight, capacity and time.
You'll handle money and work out basic calculations involving cost.
You'll apply maths to practical, everyday situations.
How you will learn
You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Lambeth College Clapham Campus. Learning is delivered face to face, with tutor support throughout. Assessment is by a written Pearson Edexcel examination at the end of the course. The centre will carry out an initial assessment before you start to confirm that Entry Level 3 is the right level for you and to help plan your learning.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Lambeth College Clapham Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: handles cash, stock counts and basic calculations daily.
Care assistant: uses maths for medication records and daily logs.
Warehouse operative: measures, counts and records stock accurately.
Catering assistant: works with quantities, weights and till transactions.
Cleaner or facilities operative: follows schedules and measures cleaning products.
Childcare worker: supports activities involving counting and measurement.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Maths Level 1: the next step up from Entry Level 3, covering more complex number work and problem-solving.
Functional Skills Maths Level 2: the qualification employers recognise as a gcse maths equivalent, often required for apprenticeships, further study, and many job applications.
GCSE Maths: available at some colleges for learners who want a traditional GCSE grade alongside or after Functional Skills.
