Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths in Rugby. Classes run at Rugby Borough FC Academy. This functional skills maths course runs full-time during the day and typically takes 75 hours to complete. It covers everyday maths skills including numbers, measures, and handling data. For those who need a gcse maths alternative, this entry level functional skills maths qualification is a recognised route. Your programme is planned around your starting point and goals.
Who this course is for
16-19
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages.
You'll use basic measures including length, weight, capacity, and time.
You'll read and interpret simple charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll solve practical maths problems in everyday contexts.
You'll use basic geometry, including shapes and simple calculations involving space and scale.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Rugby Borough FC Academy. Your programme is individually planned in the first few weeks based on your starting point and goals. Assessment is through a written on-screen or paper-based test set by NCFE. You'll also complete a skills check at the start so your learning can be tailored to the right level.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Rugby Borough FC Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: maths skills used daily in stock and payments.
Warehouse operative: counting, measuring, and data recording.
Care assistant: numeracy needed for medication and record-keeping.
Catering assistant: weights, measures, and basic costing.
Construction labourer: measurements and quantities on site.
Childcare worker: entry-level numeracy supports early years roles.
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, accepted by employers and colleges where GCSE grade 4 is required.
GCSE Maths: available at some centres if you want a traditional GCSE route.
Moving through the levels opens doors to apprenticeships, further vocational training, and employment where a maths qualification is required.
