Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths in Cottingham. Classes run at Adult Learning Cottingham, part-time during the day, making it manageable alongside other commitments. The course builds the maths skills you use in everyday life: working with numbers, handling money, reading charts, and solving practical problems. It runs over 46 weeks. If you already hold a maths qualification at Level 2 or above (GCSE grade C / grade 4 or equivalent), this course is not suitable for you. A free functional skills maths course for adults who want a recognised step up. City and Guilds Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 3) with certificate.
Who this course is for
You will learn new skills to help you in everyday life and could go on to gain a nationally recognised qualification to help your CV stand out when applying for jobs.
Entry requirements
Suitable for those who do not already have a Maths qualification at Level 2 (GCSE grade C / Level 4) or above.
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, including adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing.
You'll handle money and calculate costs in everyday situations.
You'll read and interpret simple charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll use fractions and percentages in practical contexts.
You'll measure length, weight, capacity, and time.
You'll solve straightforward maths problems from real everyday situations.
How you will learn
You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Adult Learning Cottingham. Learning is hands-on and practical, working through tasks and problems with tutor support. Assessment is by a formal written test set by City and Guilds. You'll sit the test when your tutor confirms you're ready.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Adult Learning Cottingham will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: many employers ask for a maths qualification at this level
Retail assistant: handling cash, stock counts, and basic calculations
Warehouse operative: measuring, counting, and reading data
Teaching assistant: supporting learners with everyday numeracy
Catering assistant: weighing, measuring, and following recipes
Administrator: working with figures, invoices, and simple data
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 alternative that many employers and colleges accept. Completing Level 2 opens doors to further training, apprenticeships, and jobs that ask for a GCSE maths equivalent.
Level 1 or Level 2 vocational qualifications in your chosen sector, many of which require a maths qualification at Entry Level 3 or above.
