Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths course in Nottingham. Classes run at Landmarks Nottingham, with a mix of online study and time at the centre. There are no entry requirements and no formal age restrictions. You'll work through number, measure, and data skills at your own pace over a year of full-time daytime study. This free functional skills maths course is a recognised gcse maths alternative for everyday life and work. The course takes one year full-time.
Who this course is for
These qualifications are for learners of all ages. They are suitable for adults and young people across a wide range of settings. Note these qualifications are only available to centres and learners in England.
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements for these qualifications and no formal age restrictions.
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
You'll use fractions and simple percentages in everyday contexts.
You'll read and interpret straightforward charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll measure length, weight, capacity, and time using standard units.
You'll handle money and work out basic costs and change.
You'll solve practical maths problems using the skills above.
How you will learn
You'll learn through a blend of face-to-face sessions at Landmarks Nottingham and online study you can complete in your own time. Assessment is by a written test set and marked by City and Guilds. Your tutor will use an initial assessment to confirm Entry Level 3 is the right starting point and to plan your learning from there.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Landmarks Nottingham 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: measuring, recording, and following numeric instructions
Catering assistant: weighing ingredients and managing portion sizes
Cleaner or facilities operative: reading schedules and measuring supplies
Delivery driver's assistant: route planning and load calculations
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Level 1): the next step up, covering more complex problem-solving and data handling.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Level 2): the qualification employers recognise as the GCSE maths equivalent. Many jobs and further training courses ask for this level.
GCSE Maths: available at some centres if you want a traditional qualification after building your skills.
