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Level 3 Certificate Core Maths

at Heart of Yorkshire Education Group, WAKEFIELD · other provider

Ofsted rated their overall effectivenessGood2023see the detail

Level 3Vocational and tradeCertificate1 yearFull time

What the college says

The Core Maths qualification is for students who have passed GCSE Mathematics at Grade 5 or above but have decided not to study A Level Mathematics. It builds upon and strengthens existing skills and focuses on using and applying Mathematics to solve problems relevant to our everyday lives. Students in Social Sciences, Business, Psychology, Sciences and Health Sciences who are not taking A Level Mathematics may find the Core Maths element useful in preparing for university study where a working application of Maths or Statistics may be required.

What you need to get on

4 GCSE grades 9-4, with a 5 in GCSE Maths. Core Maths is highly recommended for students of A level Sciences, Psychology and Business Studies if A level Maths is not one of your other A level choices. Our Applied Science students also study Core Maths as part of their offering.

How you are assessed

Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Selby College

    Selby College Abbots Road, Selby, YO8 8AT

    DaytimeClassroom based
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