Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths in Mansfield. Classes run at Futures Mansfield, with daytime sessions across 6 days. This entry level functional skills maths course covers the core maths skills used in everyday life and work: working with numbers, measures, and data. You'll have an initial assessment before you start to make sure this is the right level for you. The centre will use it to plan your learning. A free functional skills maths course for adults who want a recognised maths qualification without taking a GCSE.
Who this course is for
Suitable for anyone who is wanting to develop their confidence in Maths skills.
Entry requirements
Based on initial assessments prior to enrolment.
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
You'll understand and use fractions and percentages in practical contexts.
You'll read and interpret simple charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll use measures such as length, weight, capacity, and time.
You'll handle money and work out costs in everyday situations.
You'll solve straightforward maths problems using the right methods.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Futures Mansfield, with daytime sessions. Learning is flexible, so the pace can be adjusted to suit you. Assessment is through a formal 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. Futures Mansfield will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Warehouse operative: many roles ask for a maths qualification at this level
Retail assistant: handling cash, stock counts, and pricing
Care assistant: recording measurements and following care plans
Catering assistant: weighing ingredients and managing portion sizes
Delivery driver: reading schedules, distances, and load weights
Factory operative: quality checks and basic measurement tasks
What you could study next
Functional Skills Maths Level 1: the next step up from Entry Level 3, covering more complex number work and problem-solving.
Functional Skills Maths Level 2: the qualification employers and colleges recognise as a GCSE maths equivalent. Many apprenticeships and further education courses require it.
City and Guilds Functional Skills English Entry Level 3: pair your maths with an English qualification at the same level.
