Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths Course in Halifax. Classes run at Francis St Calderdale College, part-time during the day. This entry level functional skills maths course runs over 108 hours, so you can fit study around other commitments. You'll build the maths skills that employers ask for, covering number, measures, and handling data at Entry Level 3. Functional Skills Maths Level 2 is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent, and this course is a stepping stone toward it. You'll sit an assessment at the end.
Who this course is for
See website for more details
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, including adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing.
You'll understand fractions and recognise simple fractions in everyday contexts.
You'll use money and measures, including length, weight, capacity and time.
You'll read and interpret simple charts, tables and graphs.
You'll solve practical maths problems set in everyday situations.
You'll check your own calculations and identify errors.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Francis St Calderdale College. Teaching covers number, measures, and data handling through practical tasks and worked examples. Assessment is by a written test set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. You'll have an initial assessment before you start so the centre can confirm Entry Level 3 is the right level for you and plan your learning accordingly.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Francis St Calderdale College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Warehouse operative: many roles ask for basic maths skills
Retail assistant: handling cash, stock counts, and measurements
Care assistant: recording observations and following care plans
Catering assistant: weighing, measuring, and following recipes
Cleaner or facilities operative: reading rotas and recording hours
Administrator: basic data entry and checking figures
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Level 1): the next step up, covering more complex number work and problem solving.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Level 2): the recognised GCSE maths equivalent, accepted by employers and colleges as evidence of maths ability.
GCSE Mathematics: available at some colleges if you want a traditional GCSE grade alongside your Functional Skills Certificate.
