Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths in Bude. Classes run at Bude Adult Education Centre. Daytime sessions run part-time over 22 weeks, so you can fit study around other commitments. This entry level functional skills maths course covers the practical maths skills used in everyday life and work: working with numbers, measures, and data. A functional skills maths qualification at this level is a recognised step toward Level 1 and Level 2, which is the GCSE maths alternative accepted by many employers and colleges.
Who this course is for
This course is for learners wishing to improve their maths skills and gain a qualification in a supportive adult environment
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
You'll use fractions and recognise simple percentages.
You'll read and interpret straightforward charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll work with money, including calculating costs and giving change.
You'll use measures such as length, weight, capacity, and time.
You'll solve practical maths problems set in everyday contexts.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions with a tutor. Learning is hands-on and practical, using real-life contexts to build your skills. You'll be assessed through a written exam set and marked by City and Guilds. Before you start, you'll have an initial assessment to confirm Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths is the right level for you, and to help plan your learning.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Bude Adult Education Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: many employers ask for maths at this level or above
Retail assistant: handling money and stock requires everyday maths
Warehouse operative: measuring, counting, and data entry skills apply directly
Catering assistant: portion sizes, temperatures, and stock use basic maths
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 calculations and problem-solving.
Functional Skills Maths Level 2: the GCSE maths equivalent accepted by employers and colleges. Many job roles and further education courses ask for maths at this level.
GCSE Mathematics: available at some adult education centres if you want the traditional qualification route.
