Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths in Redditch
CostFREE
Duration55 hours
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
About this course
Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths in Redditch. Classes run at Workpays Redditch, with daytime attendance and flexible study to fit around your life. This entry level functional skills maths course covers number, measure, and data handling at a practical, everyday level. You'll work toward a recognised functional skills maths qualification over around 55 hours. No previous maths qualification is needed. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Entry Level 3 is the right starting point and to plan your learning.
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 handle money, including calculating costs and giving change.
You'll read and use simple charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll measure length, weight, capacity, and time using common units.
You'll solve straightforward maths problems in everyday contexts.
You'll check your own calculations and identify errors.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions at Workpays Redditch, with flexible daytime attendance. Assessment is by a written examination set and marked by City and Guilds. Your tutor will use the initial assessment to guide your learning and track your progress toward the exam.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Workpays Redditch will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Warehouse operative: many roles require basic numeracy for stock and picking tasks.
Retail assistant: handling cash, change, and stock counts.
Care assistant: recording measurements and following care plans.
Catering assistant: weighing ingredients and managing portion sizes.
Cleaner or facilities operative: reading schedules and recording hours.
Administrator: basic data entry and checking figures.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Maths Level 1: the next step up, covering more complex number and data work.
Functional Skills Maths Level 2: the recognised GCSE maths equivalent. Many employers and colleges ask for this level, and it opens doors to apprenticeships and further training.
Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English: strengthen your reading and writing alongside your maths.
