Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths in Taunton. Classes run at Taunton College, part-time during the day, over 35 weeks. This entry level functional skills maths course covers everyday number skills: working with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and basic measures. You'll use maths to solve practical problems in real contexts, from handling money to reading charts. If you're looking for a free functional skills maths course for adults that fits around other commitments, the daytime timetable gives you that flexibility. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Entry Level 3 is the right starting point.
Who this course is for
UCS College Group offers a wide range of courses across its four colleges and also offsite.
Courses cover many areas and can be used for different purposes
such as furthering personal development and career opportunities.
They can also be for recreational purposes. For individual
course details please refer to the college website or E-mail [email protected]
Entry requirements
Entry Requirements vary depending on the course, please refer to the college website or E-mail [email protected] for details.
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
You'll understand and use simple fractions and decimals in everyday situations.
You'll read and interpret data from tables, charts, and diagrams.
You'll use measures, including length, weight, capacity, and time.
You'll handle money, work out costs, and give change.
You'll solve practical maths problems set in everyday contexts.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Taunton College. Teaching covers the skills set out in the Pearson Edexcel Entry Level 3 specification. Assessment is by a written exam set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. You'll work through practice tasks in class to prepare for the exam.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Taunton College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: handling cash, stock counts, and basic calculations
Care assistant: recording measurements, medication quantities, and timesheets
Warehouse operative: checking quantities, weights, and delivery notes
Catering assistant: weighing ingredients and working with portion sizes
Cleaner or facilities operative: measuring cleaning products and reading schedules
Childcare worker: tracking attendance and recording basic data
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 gcse maths equivalent recognised by employers and colleges. Many jobs and further training courses ask for this level.
GCSE Mathematics: available at some colleges if you want a traditional GCSE grade alongside or after your functional skills maths qualification.
