Free Entry Level 3 Maths Course in Ellesmere Port. Classes run at Ellesmere Port Work Zone, daytime, with flexible study to fit around you. The course runs for 12 weeks and covers the maths skills you use in everyday life and work. You'll have an initial assessment to make sure this is the right level for you. The centre will use it to plan your learning. This is a free maths course for adults who want to build on their maths at Entry Level 3.
Who this course is for
Learners wishing to improve their maths
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, including adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing.
You'll read and write numbers up to 1,000.
You'll use fractions and recognise simple percentages.
You'll handle money, including calculating change and totals.
You'll read and use simple charts, tables and graphs.
You'll measure length, weight, capacity and time using everyday units.
You'll solve straightforward maths problems in practical, real-life contexts.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Ellesmere Port Work Zone, with flexible daytime attendance over 12 weeks. Assessment is through tasks and activities that show what you can do. Your tutor will track your progress throughout the course. There is no formal written exam.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Ellesmere Port Work Zone will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: maths helps with cash handling and stock
Warehouse operative: counting, measuring and checking goods
Care assistant: recording numbers and following instructions
Catering assistant: weighing, measuring and portion control
Cleaner or facilities operative: reading rotas and recording hours
Administrator: handling data, figures and simple calculations
What you could study next
Functional Skills Maths Level 1: the next step up from Entry Level 3, covering a wider range of maths topics.
Functional Skills Maths Level 2: the recognised GCSE equivalent in maths, accepted by employers and colleges. Many jobs and further training courses ask for this level.
Level 1 Award or Certificate in a vocational subject: once your maths is secure, you can move into job-specific training in areas like care, retail or construction.
