Free Entry Level Maths Course in Burnley. Classes run at Broadfield Specialist School, full-time during the day. The course runs over 9 months and covers mathematics at Entry Level 1, 2, and 3, giving you a broad and structured maths qualification. You'll build number skills, work with measurements, and develop the maths knowledge you use in everyday life and work. This is a free maths course delivered as part of the school curriculum.
Who this course is for
Mathematics Entry Level qualification providing a broad, coherent, satisfying and worthwhile course of study
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, including counting, ordering, and basic calculations.
You'll add, subtract, multiply, and divide in practical contexts.
You'll handle money, including giving change and working out totals.
You'll read and use simple measurements, such as length, weight, and time.
You'll interpret basic data, including simple charts and tables.
You'll solve everyday maths problems using the skills you've learned.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Broadfield Specialist School. The OCR Certificate in Mathematics covers Entry Level 1, 2, and 3, and assessment is through tasks and activities set by your teacher. Work is marked and submitted to OCR. Your teacher will track your progress through each level and support you at the right pace.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Broadfield Specialist 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.
Kitchen assistant: uses weights, measures, and quantities in food prep.
Care assistant: reads charts, records figures, and follows written instructions.
Cleaning operative: follows instructions involving quantities and timing.
Catering assistant: works with portion sizes, temperatures, and stock levels.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Maths Level 1: the next step up from Entry Level 3, covering more complex number work and problem-solving.
Functional Skills Maths Level 2: the recognised GCSE maths equivalent, accepted by employers and colleges across the UK.
Entry Level English Certificate: develop your reading and writing skills alongside your maths qualification.
