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Entry Level Functional Skills Maths in Bolton – Rumworth School

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

About this course

Free Entry Level Functional Skills Maths Course in Bolton. Classes run at Rumworth School, full-time during the day. You'll start with an initial assessment to confirm Entry Level 3 is the right level for you. Over the year, you cover how to apply maths in everyday situations, at work, and in wider life. This entry level functional skills maths course builds the practical number skills that employers and further study providers look for.

Who this course is for

Functional Skills Mathematics requires learners to use maths in ways that make them effective and involved as citizens, to operate confidently in life, and to work in a wide range of contexts. For mathematics to be useful, learners must have the skills and confidence to apply, combine and adapt their mathematical knowledge to new situations in their life and work. The capacity to identify and understand the role that mathematics plays in the world is crucial in enabling learners to function as effective citizens.

Entry requirements

No previous qualifications required for this course however students would be expected to be functioning at entry 3

What you will learn

  • You'll work with whole numbers, including counting, ordering, and basic calculations.
  • You'll handle money, including adding costs and giving change.
  • You'll read and use simple measurements for length, weight, capacity, and time.
  • You'll interpret basic charts, tables, and graphs.
  • You'll solve straightforward problems using maths in real-life and work contexts.
  • You'll apply maths across different situations, combining skills to reach an answer.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Rumworth School, with a mix of teacher-led work and practice tasks. Assessment is through a written test set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. You'll need to show you can apply maths skills to practical problems. Your teacher will use ongoing work in class to track your progress and prepare you for the final assessment.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Rumworth School will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Retail assistant: handles cash, stock counts, and basic calculations daily.
  • Warehouse operative: measures, counts, and records goods accurately.
  • Care assistant: uses maths for recording observations and managing time.
  • Kitchen assistant: follows recipes, measures portions, and tracks stock.
  • Cleaner or caretaker: reads rotas, measures supplies, and manages time.
  • Admin assistant: works with figures, forms, and basic data entry.

What you could study next

Once you have your Entry Level 3 Certificate, the natural next step is Functional Skills Maths 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 is often the minimum requirement for apprenticeships, further vocational training, and many job applications.

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