Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths in Andover. Classes run at Sparsholt College Andover Campus, full-time during the day. This free functional skills maths course runs for 136 hours and covers the maths skills used in everyday life and work. It is a recognised GCSE maths alternative for learners who want to show employers and colleges they can handle numbers with confidence. You'll have an initial assessment to make sure this is the right level for you. The centre will use it to plan your learning.
Who this course is for
See website.
Entry requirements
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What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, including adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing.
You'll understand and use fractions, decimals and percentages in practical contexts.
You'll read and interpret simple charts, tables and graphs.
You'll measure and work with length, weight, capacity and time.
You'll handle money, including calculating change and working out costs.
You'll solve straightforward maths problems using the methods that suit you.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Sparsholt College Andover Campus, with a tutor guiding each session. Assessment is through a written on-screen or paper-based exam set by Pearson Edexcel. You'll also complete tasks and activities during the course to practise what you've learned. The exam tests the skills covered in the Entry Level 3 specification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Sparsholt College Andover Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant - many employers ask for a maths qualification at this level
Warehouse operative - handling stock counts and basic calculations
Care assistant - recording measurements and following numerical instructions
Kitchen assistant - weighing ingredients and managing portion sizes
Receptionist - handling bookings, payments and basic data entry
Delivery driver's mate - reading schedules and checking quantities
What you could study next
Functional Skills Maths Level 1 - the next step up, covering more complex problem-solving and closer to GCSE standard.
Functional Skills Maths Level 2 - the recognised GCSE maths equivalent, accepted by employers and colleges across the UK.
Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English - build your English skills alongside your maths to strengthen your job applications.
