Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths in Ashbourne
CostFREE
Duration60 hours
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
About this course
Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths in Ashbourne. Classes run at Ashbourne Adult Community Education Centre. Daytime sessions run part-time, making this a manageable option if you have other commitments during the week. This entry level functional skills maths course covers everyday maths skills: working with numbers, handling money, measuring, and reading simple data. The course takes around 60 hours to complete. A free functional skills maths course for adults who want a recognised starting point with numbers. When employers or colleges ask for a GCSE maths alternative, a functional skills maths qualification at this level is a solid first step.
Who this course is for
Details not currently avalible
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, including adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing.
You'll handle money and work out simple costs and change.
You'll read and use simple fractions and percentages in everyday situations.
You'll measure length, weight, capacity, and time using common units.
You'll read simple charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll solve straightforward maths problems using more than one step.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Ashbourne Adult Community Education Centre, with a tutor guiding each session. Assessment is through a written test set and marked by City and Guilds. You'll have an initial assessment before the course begins so the centre can confirm Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths is the right level for you and plan your learning from there.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Ashbourne Adult Community Education Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: many employers ask for basic maths skills at this level.
Retail assistant: handling money and stock requires everyday number skills.
Warehouse operative: measuring, counting, and checking figures are part of the role.
Catering assistant: portion sizes, temperatures, and timings all involve maths.
Cleaner or facilities operative: reading rotas and recording hours uses number skills.
Childcare worker: supporting children's learning includes basic numeracy.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Maths Level 1: the next step up, covering more complex number work and problem-solving.
Functional Skills Maths Level 2: the qualification recognised as a GCSE maths equivalent by employers and colleges. Many job applications and further education courses ask for this level.
GCSE Maths: available at some adult education centres if you want a traditional GCSE route after building your confidence at Entry Level.
