Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths in Catterick Garrison. Classes run at Catterick Library & Information Centre, part-time during the day. The course runs for 18 weeks, giving you time to build your maths skills at a manageable pace alongside other commitments. You'll cover number, measure, and data handling at Entry Level 3. This is a free functional skills maths course for adults who don't yet hold an Entry Level 3 maths qualification. You'll sit an assessment at the end.
Who this course is for
This course is for people who want to improve their Maths skills and who currently, do not hold a current Entry Level 3 or higher qualification
Entry requirements
To be eligible for funding for courses you must be over 19 years of age as at 31st August in the current academic year and not be an apprentice, further eligibility may be linked to where you live and we will check that at enrolment stage and may contact
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
You'll handle money and calculate costs in everyday situations.
You'll read and use simple fractions and percentages.
You'll measure length, weight, capacity, and time.
You'll read and interpret simple charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll solve practical maths problems using the skills above.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Catterick Library & Information Centre, working through topics with a tutor. Learning is practical and focused on everyday maths situations. Assessment is by a written test set by City and Guilds. You'll need to pass both a non-calculator and a calculator paper to earn your certificate.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Catterick Library & Information Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: many employers ask for maths at Entry Level 3 or above.
Warehouse operative: stock counting and basic calculations required.
Care assistant: recording observations and handling medication counts.
Catering assistant: measuring ingredients and handling till transactions.
Cleaner or facilities operative: reading schedules and measuring products.
Childcare worker: supporting early years settings where numeracy is checked.
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 recognised GCSE maths equivalent. Many employers and colleges accept it in place of a GCSE grade 4. Completing this entry level functional skills maths qualification puts you on the path toward Level 2.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 3 or Level 1: pair your maths progress with an English qualification many employers look for together.
