Free Entry Level Functional Skills Maths Course in Southwark. Classes run at Bosco College, full-time during the day. 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 number skills, handling data, and using maths in practical situations. It typically takes 7 months to complete. Many employers accept Functional Skills Level 2 as a GCSE maths equivalent; Entry Level 3 is the step that builds toward that.
Who this course is for
Functional Skills qualifications are intended to support learners as they seek to improve their literacy, numeracy and ICT skills.
Achieving these qualifications should increase candidates’ confidence and motivation, and the skills they gain will be valuable in the workplace or in any further learning.
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals in everyday contexts.
You'll read and interpret simple charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll use basic measures, including length, weight, capacity, and time.
You'll solve straightforward problems using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
You'll handle money calculations in practical situations.
You'll recognise and describe simple patterns and relationships in numbers.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Bosco College during the day. Learning is practical and task-focused, applying maths to real situations. Assessment is through a written task and a skills check set by City and Guilds. Both are completed under supervised conditions. Your tutor will track your progress throughout the course and prepare you for the final assessment.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Bosco College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: handles cash, stock counts, and pricing daily.
Warehouse operative: uses measures, quantities, and data recording.
Care assistant: reads charts, measures, and records basic information.
Kitchen assistant: follows recipes using weights and quantities.
Cleaning operative: mixes products using correct ratios and measures.
Delivery driver's mate: checks quantities and completes delivery notes.
What you could study next
Functional Skills qualification in Mathematics at Level 1: the next step up, covering more complex number work and problem-solving.
Functional Skills qualification in Mathematics at Level 2: the qualification employers recognise as a GCSE maths alternative, useful for apprenticeships, further study, and many job applications.
Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English: builds literacy skills alongside your maths, useful for most workplaces and further courses.
