Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths in Peterborough. Classes run at TCHC Fengate Peterborough GAPS Centre. This is a full-time daytime functional skills maths course covering numbers, measures, shape and space, and handling data. The course runs for 55 hours. You'll sit a calculator and a non-calculator exam. This entry level functional skills maths qualification is a recognised GCSE maths alternative for learners who want a solid maths certificate without the GCSE route.
Who this course is for
Young people aged 16-18 (and 16-24 with an EHCP) who would like to gain a qualification in Functional Skills Maths.
What you will learn
You'll work with numbers and the number system, including calculations and place value.
You'll use common measures, including length, weight, capacity, and time.
You'll work with shape and space, including basic geometry and spatial reasoning.
You'll handle and interpret data, including reading charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll practise both calculator and non-calculator methods to prepare for the exam.
You'll get support with cost-of-living budgeting as a practical application of your maths skills.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at TCHC Fengate Peterborough GAPS Centre. Assessment is by two exams: one where you can use a calculator and one where you cannot. Both exams are set by NCFE. You'll have an initial assessment before you start so the centre can confirm Entry Level 3 is the right level for you and plan your learning accordingly.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. TCHC Fengate Peterborough GAPS Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: handles cash, stock counts, and basic data
Warehouse operative: measures, weights, and inventory tasks
Care assistant: records, measurements, and medication calculations
Catering assistant: portion sizes, temperatures, and stock levels
Childcare worker: tracking progress and basic record-keeping
Construction labourer: measurements and materials quantities
What you could study next
Functional Skills Maths Level 1: the next step up, covering more complex number work, fractions, and statistics.
Functional Skills Maths Level 2: the level recognised by employers as equivalent to a GCSE grade 4 or above in maths. Many jobs and further training programmes ask for this.
GCSE Mathematics: if you want to sit the full GCSE qualification after building your confidence at Entry Level 3.
