Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths in Falmouth. Classes run at Falmouth Adult Education Centre. Daytime sessions run part-time over 22 weeks, so you can fit study around other commitments. You'll work on the maths skills used in everyday life and work, from number and fractions to measurements and handling data. This entry level functional skills maths course is a recognised step toward Level 1 and Level 2, which is the GCSE maths equivalent 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 use whole numbers, fractions, and decimals in practical contexts.
You'll work with money, including calculating costs and giving change.
You'll read and use simple charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll measure length, weight, capacity, and time.
You'll solve straightforward maths problems using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
You'll understand and use simple percentages.
You'll check and interpret numerical information in everyday situations.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Falmouth Adult Education Centre, with tutor-led activities and practice tasks. Assessment is by a written test set and marked by City and Guilds. You'll need to pass the test to earn the qualification. Your tutor will prepare you for the test throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Falmouth Adult Education Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: many employers ask for a maths qualification at this level.
Care assistant: numeracy is checked during care sector recruitment.
Warehouse operative: stock counting and basic calculations required.
Catering assistant: measuring and handling money are core tasks.
Receptionist: handling bookings, payments, and basic records.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Maths Level 1: the next step up, covering more complex problem-solving.
Functional Skills Maths Level 2: the GCSE maths alternative accepted by employers and further education providers. Many jobs and courses ask for Level 2 as a minimum.
GCSE Mathematics: available at some adult education centres if you want the traditional GCSE route.
