Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths in Swadlincote
CostFREE
Duration60 hours
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
About this course
Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths in Swadlincote. Classes run at Swadlincote Adult Community Education Centre. Daytime sessions run part-time, so you can fit study around other commitments. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you. The course covers everyday maths: working with numbers, fractions, percentages, measurements, and simple data. It takes around 60 hours to complete. Functional Skills Maths Level 2 is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent; Entry Level 3 is the step that builds toward it.
Who this course is for
Details not currently avalible
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
You'll use simple fractions and percentages in everyday contexts.
You'll read and interpret straightforward tables, charts, and graphs.
You'll use measurements for length, weight, capacity, and time.
You'll handle money calculations, including giving change and working out costs.
You'll solve practical maths problems you might meet at home or at work.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Swadlincote Adult Community Education Centre, with a tutor guiding each session. Learning is hands-on and practical, using everyday examples. Assessment is through a City and Guilds test. You'll complete tasks and activities during the course to prepare for it. The test checks that you can apply maths skills in real situations.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Swadlincote Adult Community Education Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: many employers ask for a maths qualification at this level
Retail assistant: handling money, stock counts, and basic calculations
Warehouse operative: measuring, counting, and reading data
Catering assistant: weights, quantities, and portion control
Childcare worker: recording observations and basic number tasks
Administrator: everyday number work in an office setting
What you could study next
Functional Skills Maths Level 1: the next step up, covering more complex number work and problem-solving.
Functional Skills Maths Level 2: the recognised GCSE maths equivalent. Many employers and colleges ask for this level, and it opens doors to further training and apprenticeships.
GCSE Maths: available at some adult education centres if you want a traditional GCSE grade.
