Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths in Derby. Classes run at Workpays Derby, with daytime sessions and flexible study to fit around your life. The course covers number, measure, and data handling at Entry Level 3, building the maths skills used in everyday work and life. It takes around 55 hours to complete. A free functional skills maths course for adults with no current maths qualification, it's a recognised step toward the Level 1 and Level 2 qualifications that employers treat as a GCSE maths alternative.
Who this course is for
This course is designed for people looking to improve their maths skills and currently do not have a recognised qualification at Entry Level 2. It will also help to improve employability, communication and anaylsis skills, which are helpful in all areas.
Entry requirements
You do not currently hold any maths qualifications and have a desire to achieve a recognised qualification.
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 read, measure, and record time, length, weight, and capacity.
You'll handle money and work out basic costs.
You'll read and interpret simple charts, tables, and diagrams.
You'll solve straightforward maths problems in everyday and work-related contexts.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions at Workpays Derby, with a flexible daytime timetable. Assessment is by a written test set and marked by City and Guilds. You'll sit the test when you and your tutor agree you're ready. There is no coursework portfolio for this qualification; the test is the sole assessment.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Workpays Derby will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Warehouse operative: many roles ask for a basic maths qualification
Retail assistant: handling cash, stock counts, and pricing
Care assistant: recording measurements and following written instructions
Catering assistant: weighing, measuring, and following recipes
Delivery driver's mate: reading schedules, counting loads, and logging deliveries
Cleaner or facilities operative: mixing solutions to correct ratios and recording hours
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Level 1): the next step up, covering more complex number work and problem-solving.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Level 2): the qualification employers recognise as a GCSE maths equivalent, often required for apprenticeships, further training, and many job applications.
Level 1 or Level 2 vocational qualifications in your chosen sector, many of which require a maths qualification at Entry Level 3 or above.
