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Free Entry Level Functional Skills Maths in Brighton – St John’s College

CostFREE
Duration3 years
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 Brighton. Classes run at St John's College. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm that the Functional Skills qualification in Mathematics at Entry 3 is the right level for you. The course covers everyday maths skills including number, measure, and handling data. Full-time daytime study typically takes 3 years.

What you will learn

  • You'll work with whole numbers, including adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing.
  • You'll read and use simple fractions and percentages in everyday contexts.
  • You'll measure length, weight, capacity, and time using standard units.
  • You'll read and interpret simple charts, tables, and graphs.
  • You'll handle money, including calculating costs and giving change.
  • You'll solve straightforward maths problems in real everyday situations.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom at St John's College with tutor-led sessions. Assessment is through a set task and a written test. Both are set and marked externally by Pearson Edexcel. Your tutor will prepare you for both components during the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. St John's College 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.
  • Care assistant: uses maths for medication records and daily logs.
  • Warehouse operative: measures, counts, and checks stock accurately.
  • Catering assistant: measures ingredients and handles orders.
  • Childcare worker: tracks attendance, measures, and records data.
  • Cleaning operative: measures cleaning products and manages schedules.

What you could study next

Once you complete Entry Level 3, you can move on to a Functional Skills Maths Level 1 qualification, then Level 2. The Level 2 is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent and is accepted by many employers and colleges in place of a GCSE grade 4. From there, GCSE Maths or a vocational qualification at Level 2 or 3 may open further doors depending on your goals.

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