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Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths in Brent – Brent Start Adult Education Service at Willesden Green Library

CostFREE
Duration12 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths in Brent. Classes run at Brent Start Adult Education Service at Willesden Green Library. Daytime sessions run part-time over 12 weeks, making it manageable alongside other commitments. This entry level functional skills maths course covers the practical number and maths skills you use in everyday life and at work. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm the right level for you. Functional Skills Maths Level 2 is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent, and Entry Level 3 is the step that leads there.

Who this course is for

Adults looking to gain knowledge and skills by undertaking practical learning, which you will be able to use personally and professionally.

Entry requirements

Initial assessment

What you will learn

  • You'll work with whole numbers, including counting, ordering, and place value.
  • You'll add, subtract, multiply, and divide using straightforward methods.
  • You'll use fractions and recognise simple percentages in everyday contexts.
  • You'll read and interpret data from tables, charts, and diagrams.
  • You'll measure length, weight, capacity, and time using common units.
  • You'll handle money, including calculating costs and giving change.
  • You'll solve practical maths problems you might face at home or at work.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Willesden Green Library, with a tutor guiding you through each topic. Assessment for the Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 3) is by a written test. Your tutor will prepare you for this throughout the course. You'll start with an initial assessment so your learning can be planned at the right level for you.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Brent Start Adult Education Service at Willesden Green Library 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 following numeric instructions
  • Warehouse operative: counting, labelling, and checking quantities
  • Catering assistant: weighing ingredients and managing portion sizes
  • Receptionist: managing bookings, times, and basic calculations
  • Childcare worker: tracking attendance and daily routines

What you could study next

Once you complete Entry Level 3, the natural next step is the Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics Level 1. After that, you can work toward Functional Skills Maths Level 2, which is the recognised GCSE maths alternative accepted by employers and colleges. Level 2 opens doors to apprenticeships, further vocational qualifications, and many jobs that ask for GCSE maths or equivalent.

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