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Free Entry Level Functional Skills Maths in Milton Keynes – MK Christian Foundation

CostFREE
Duration8 months
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNOCN awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level Functional Skills Maths Course in Milton Keynes. Classes run at MK Christian Foundation. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Entry Level 3 is the right starting point, and the centre will use it to plan your learning. This is an entry level functional skills maths course that typically takes 8 months, studied flexibly during daytime hours. It often runs alongside work experience in areas like cycle maintenance, horticulture, catering, or childcare. A functional skills maths qualification at this level is a recognised step toward Level 1 and Level 2 maths.

Who this course is for

This course is designed for young people who would like to improve their maths skills and work towards achieving a Functional Skills qualification.

Entry requirements

No entry requirements.

This is usually offered as part of one our enterprise work based training courses in cycle maintenance, horticulture, catering or childcare. Where you will gain valuable work experience as well as work towards qualifications in maths,english and employability.

What you will learn

  • You'll work with whole numbers, including counting, ordering, and simple calculations.
  • You'll add, subtract, multiply, and divide using everyday contexts.
  • You'll understand and use simple fractions and percentages.
  • You'll read and interpret basic charts, tables, and graphs.
  • You'll use measures such as length, weight, capacity, and time.
  • You'll handle money and work out straightforward costs and change.
  • You'll apply maths to practical, real-world situations.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at MK Christian Foundation, with flexible daytime attendance. Learning is hands-on and practical, often linked to work experience activities. Assessment for the NOCN Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 3) is through a written test. Your tutor will prepare you for the test throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. MK Christian Foundation will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Catering assistant: supports kitchen and food preparation teams
  • Horticulture worker: grounds maintenance and growing roles
  • Childcare assistant: supports early years settings
  • Cycle mechanic assistant: basic bike maintenance and repair
  • Warehouse operative: stock handling and inventory tasks
  • Retail assistant: customer-facing sales and stock roles

What you could study next

  • Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Level 1): the next step up, building on Entry Level 3 skills.
  • Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Level 2): the recognised GCSE maths alternative accepted by most employers and colleges. Completing Level 2 is the goal for many learners who start at entry level.
  • Functional Skills Qualification in English (Entry 3 or Level 1): pair maths progress with English to strengthen your employability.
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