Free Entry Level 3 Maths Course in Redbridge

CostFREE
Duration44 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNOCN awarding body

About this course

Free Entry Level 3 Maths Course in Redbridge. Classes run at New City College Chadwell Heath Campus, part-time during the day. This is a free maths course for adults aged 19 or over. You'll study over 44 weeks at a manageable pace, covering core number skills, measurement, and handling data. An initial assessment helps confirm this is the right level for you and shapes your learning plan. The course suits anyone fitting study around other commitments.

Who this course is for

19 plus

What you will learn

  • You'll work with whole numbers, including adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing.
  • You'll use fractions and simple percentages in everyday contexts.
  • You'll read and interpret charts, tables, and graphs.
  • You'll measure length, weight, capacity, and time using standard units.
  • You'll handle money and work out basic calculations involving cost and change.
  • You'll solve straightforward problems using number and measure.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at New City College Chadwell Heath Campus. Learning is practical and task-based, applying maths to everyday situations. Assessment is through portfolio tasks and short written activities completed during the course. There are no formal timed exams for this Entry Level 3 Award.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. New City College Chadwell Heath Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Retail assistant - handling cash, stock counts, and basic calculations
  • Care assistant - recording measurements, timings, and basic data
  • Warehouse operative - counting, measuring, and checking orders
  • Catering assistant - weighing ingredients and managing portion sizes
  • Cleaner or facilities operative - reading schedules and measuring supplies
  • Childcare worker - supporting numeracy activities with children

What you could study next

Once you complete this Entry Level 3 maths qualification, you can move on to a Functional Skills Maths Level 1 course. That builds on what you've learned here with more complex problem-solving. After Level 1, you could progress to Functional Skills Maths Level 2, which is the recognised equivalent to a GCSE in maths and is accepted by many employers and colleges.

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