Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths in Market Harborough
CostFREE
Duration55 hours
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
About this course
Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths in Market Harborough. Classes run at Workpays Market Harborough. This entry level functional skills maths course is designed for people who don't yet hold a recognised maths qualification. You'll cover number, measure, and data handling in a classroom setting, building practical maths skills you can use at work and in everyday life. The course takes around 55 hours, studied flexibly during the day. It's a genuine gcse maths alternative for adults, and a stepping stone toward Level 1 and Level 2 Functional Skills.
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 compare lengths, weights, capacity, and time.
You'll handle money and work out costs in practical situations.
You'll read and interpret simple charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll solve straightforward problems using maths in everyday and work contexts.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Workpays Market Harborough, with flexible daytime attendance. Learning is practical and task-based. Assessment is through a written exam set and marked by City and Guilds. 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. Workpays Market Harborough will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Warehouse operative: many roles ask for basic numeracy skills
Retail assistant: handling cash, stock counts, and pricing
Care assistant: recording measurements and following instructions
Catering assistant: weighing, portioning, and reading rotas
Cleaner or facilities operative: following schedules and measuring products
Delivery driver's mate: reading load sheets and checking quantities
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 recognised GCSE maths equivalent. Many employers and colleges ask for this level.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 3 or Level 1: pair your maths qualification with an English qualification to strengthen your employability further.
