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Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths Course in Redcar

CostFREE
Duration20 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths Course in Redcar. Classes run at Redcar & Cleveland College, part-time during the day.

The course runs over 20 weeks and fits around other commitments. You'll build practical maths skills for everyday life and work. Topics include working with numbers, fractions, decimals, percentages, and basic data handling. There are no entry requirements. You'll complete a short initial assessment before you start, so you join at the right level.

You'll finish with a Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics at Entry Level 3.

Who this course is for

If you would like to develop your maths skills for further learning or employment, gain a nationally recognised qualification (up to Level 2), or wish to develop your confidence using maths in everyday situations, this is the right course for you!

Entry requirements

There are no entry requirements, but we ask all learners to complete a short initial and diagnostic assessment before the course starts so we can enrol you on the right level.

What you will learn

  • You'll work with whole numbers, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
  • You'll use fractions, decimals, and percentages in practical contexts.
  • You'll read and interpret simple charts, tables, and graphs.
  • You'll measure and work with common units of length, weight, and capacity.
  • You'll handle money and solve straightforward problems involving cost and change.
  • You'll apply maths skills to everyday situations at home and at work.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Redcar & Cleveland College. Lessons are interactive and tutor-led. You'll practise skills through exercises and real-life tasks. Assessment is by a written test set by City and Guilds. You'll sit the test when your tutor confirms you're ready.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Redcar & Cleveland College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Retail assistant, handles cash and stock on a daily basis.
  • Care assistant, supports clients and completes basic written records.
  • Warehouse operative, uses maths for counting, measuring, and checking orders.
  • Catering assistant, works with quantities and simple calculations in a kitchen.
  • Cleaner or facilities operative, follows instructions and records tasks accurately.

What you could study next

  • Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Level 1), the natural next step after Entry Level 3.
  • Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Level 2), the recognised GCSE maths equivalent that many employers ask for.
  • Functional Skills Qualification in English (Entry Level 3 or Level 1), to build your English skills alongside maths.
  • A vocational course in your chosen sector, where a maths qualification is often an entry requirement.
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