Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths in Barnsley. Classes run at Barnsley Adult Skills And Community Learning at Hoyland Library. Daytime sessions run part-time over 36 weeks, making it manageable alongside other commitments. You'll work on the maths skills used in everyday life and work, from number and fractions to measurements and handling data. This entry level functional skills maths course is a step toward the Level 1 and Level 2 qualifications that employers recognise as a GCSE maths alternative. You'll have an initial guidance session to confirm this is the right level for you.
Who this course is for
Anyone. Please contact us for more information.
Entry requirements
An information, adivce and guidance session will be required. Please contact us for more information.
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
You'll understand and use simple fractions and percentages.
You'll read and interpret money, time, and measurement in everyday contexts.
You'll collect and organise simple data, and read charts and tables.
You'll use maths to solve practical problems you might face at home or at work.
You'll build familiarity with basic shape and space, including common 2D and 3D shapes.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Barnsley Adult Skills And Community Learning at Hoyland Library, with a tutor guiding sessions. Assessment for the Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 3) includes an onscreen or paper-based test. Your tutor will track your progress throughout the course and prepare you for the assessment.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Barnsley Adult Skills And Community Learning at Hoyland Library will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: many employers ask for maths and English skills
Retail sales assistant: handling money and stock requires solid number skills
Warehouse operative: measuring, counting, and data entry are part of the role
Catering assistant: portion sizes, temperatures, and ordering involve everyday maths
Childcare worker: supporting children's learning includes basic numeracy tasks
Administrator: office roles often require data entry and basic calculations
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Level 1): the next step up, covering more complex number, data, and problem-solving skills.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Level 2): the qualification employers recognise as a GCSE maths equivalent, often required for further training, apprenticeships, and many job applications.
GCSE Mathematics: available at some centres if you want a traditional GCSE route after building your skills.
