Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths in Corby. Classes run at Tresham College Corby Campus, full-time during the day. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you, and the centre will use it to plan your learning. The course covers everyday maths skills: working with numbers, measurements, and handling data. It typically takes one year to complete. This entry level functional skills maths course is a recognised gcse maths alternative for learners building toward Level 1 and Level 2.
Who this course is for
Course Summary can be found on the course page of the website
Entry requirements
Entry requirements can be found on the course page of the website
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
You'll understand and use simple fractions and percentages.
You'll measure length, weight, capacity, and time in everyday contexts.
You'll read and interpret simple charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll handle money and work out basic costs and change.
You'll solve straightforward maths problems using the right methods.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Tresham College Corby Campus, full-time during the day. Learning is hands-on and practical, working through maths problems in a supported group setting. Assessment is through a written exam set by Pearson Edexcel. You'll need to pass both a non-calculator and a calculator paper to earn your certificate.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Tresham College Corby Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: handles cash, stock counts, and pricing every day.
Warehouse operative: uses measurements and data in a busy logistics role.
Care assistant: records observations and manages medication quantities accurately.
Catering assistant: measures ingredients and manages portion costs.
Receptionist: handles bookings, payments, and basic number tasks.
Construction labourer: reads measurements and follows site calculations.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Maths Level 1: the next step up from Entry Level 3, covering more complex number work and problem-solving.
Functional Skills Maths Level 2: the qualification employers recognise as a gcse maths equivalent. Many jobs and further training courses ask for this level.
GCSE Mathematics: available at some colleges if you want a traditional GCSE grade alongside your functional skills maths qualification.
