Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths in March. Classes run at The March Community Centre. Sessions are part-time and daytime, so you can fit study around other commitments. Over 11 months, you'll build practical maths skills you can use at work, at home, and in everyday life. This entry level functional skills maths course covers number, measure, and handling data in real contexts. Before you start, you'll complete a short initial assessment so the course can be tailored to your level. Functional Skills Maths Level 2 is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent, and this Entry Level 3 qualification is the step that leads there.
Who this course is for
Please note this course listing is for information only. By applying you are registering your interest, and a member of our customer support team will be in touch shortly to progress you to a full application. If you have any questions in the meantime, please contact us on 01353 613013 Our accredited Functional Skills maths course gives you the essential, practical skills in maths that you can apply at work, at home or in your community by developing your numeracy skills and learn how to work with whole numbers and decimals, fractions and percentages, time, money and measurements. You will gain confidence in using maths in everyday life and work situations such as - work out price increase and decreases when shopping and paying for bills - calculate how much wallpaper and paint is needed to decorate - support with your children's maths homework - effectively budget and understand your pay slip - understand data and produce numerical reports - meeting employer needs to support employment or progression in work
Entry requirements
Prior to starting the course, you will be required to complete a brief initial assessment. This will help us understand your current starting point and allow us to tailor the course to meet your specific needs.
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 contexts.
You'll read and interpret straightforward tables, charts, and graphs.
You'll use measures such as length, weight, capacity, and time.
You'll handle money and work out costs in practical situations.
You'll solve straightforward maths problems using the skills above.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at The March Community Centre, with a tutor guiding you through practical maths tasks. Assessment is through a written test set and marked by City and Guilds. Your initial assessment at the start helps shape how the course is delivered for you.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. The March Community Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: handling cash, stock counts, and pricing
Care assistant: recording measurements and managing medication schedules
Warehouse operative: counting, weighing, and checking deliveries
Catering assistant: measuring ingredients and calculating portions
Cleaner or facilities operative: mixing solutions and timing tasks
Administrator: working with basic data, invoices, and schedules
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 alternative recognised by employers and colleges. Many jobs and further training courses ask for this level.
Once you have Level 2, you could move into vocational qualifications in areas like health and social care, business administration, or construction.
