Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths in Bury. Classes run at Bury Adult Learning Centre, part-time during the day, over 19 weeks. There are no entry requirements. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Entry Level 3 is the right starting point, and the centre will use it to plan your learning. The course covers number, measure, and handling data at a level that supports everyday tasks and opens doors to further study. Functional Skills Maths Level 2 is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent, and this Entry Level 3 course is the step that gets you ready for it. Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 3) with certificate.
Entry requirements
No entry requirements
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, including adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing.
You'll understand and use simple fractions and percentages.
You'll read and use information from tables, charts, and diagrams.
You'll measure length, weight, capacity, and time in everyday contexts.
You'll handle money and work out straightforward calculations involving cost and change.
You'll interpret and organise simple data.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Bury Adult Learning Centre, with a tutor guiding sessions at a manageable pace. Assessment for the Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 3) is through an externally set and marked test. You'll work through tasks and practice activities in class to build up to the assessment.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Bury Adult Learning Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: handles cash, stock counts, and basic calculations daily.
Care assistant: uses numeracy for recording measurements and medication counts.
Warehouse operative: reads data, counts stock, and follows numerical instructions.
Catering assistant: measures ingredients and manages portion sizes.
Childcare worker: records observations and tracks developmental milestones numerically.
Office administrator: processes data, invoices, and simple financial records.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Level 1): the next step up, building on Entry Level 3 skills.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Level 2): the recognised GCSE maths alternative that many employers and colleges ask for. Completing Entry Level 3 puts you on the path toward it.
Functional Skills Qualification in English (Entry Level 3 or Level 1): pair maths with English to strengthen your overall profile for work or further study.
