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Free Entry Level 3 Maths Course in Tower Hamlets

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

Free Entry Level 3 Maths Course in Tower Hamlets. Classes run at New City College Poplar Campus, part-time during the day. The course runs over 44 weeks, giving you time to build your skills at a manageable pace. It suits anyone balancing study with other commitments, such as caring responsibilities or part-time work. You'll cover core maths skills including number, measure, and data handling. This is a free maths course for adults aged 19 or over.

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 handle money and solve everyday calculations involving cost and change.
  • You'll read and interpret simple charts, tables, and graphs.
  • You'll measure length, weight, capacity, and time using standard units.
  • You'll use fractions and recognise simple percentages in everyday contexts.
  • You'll solve practical maths problems drawn from real-life situations.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at New City College Poplar Campus. Teaching covers number, measure, and data through practical tasks and worked examples. Assessment is through short tasks and assignments that show what you can do. 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 from there.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. New City College Poplar 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 and following written instructions
  • Warehouse operative - checking quantities and reading delivery notes
  • Catering assistant - measuring ingredients and managing portion sizes
  • Receptionist - managing bookings, times, and simple data entry
  • Childcare worker - supporting activities that involve counting and measuring

What you could study next

Once you complete this entry level maths qualification, you can move on to Functional Skills Maths Level 1. After that, Functional Skills Maths Level 2 is the recognised equivalent to a GCSE in maths. Many employers and colleges ask for Level 2 maths, so these steps open up further training, apprenticeships, and a wider range of jobs.

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