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Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths in Hartlepool – Hartlepool Jobs & Skills

CostFREE
Duration4 months
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths in Hartlepool. Classes run at Hartlepool Jobs & Skills. You'll have an initial assessment before you start, so the centre can confirm this is the right level for you. The course covers everyday maths and problem-solving skills you can use at work and in daily life. It typically takes 4 months, with daytime classes on a flexible schedule. If you're looking for a free functional skills maths course for adults, this entry level functional skills maths qualification is a recognised gcse maths alternative that employers and colleges accept.

Who this course is for

This course is designed to prepare you for work, study and everyday life. You will learn basic Maths and problem-solving skills to apply to everyday life and work.

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements. You will have an initial assessment before starting your course to tell us what the correct level for you will be.

What you will learn

  • You'll work with whole numbers, including counting, ordering, and basic calculations.
  • You'll add, subtract, multiply, and divide using everyday contexts.
  • You'll handle money, including giving change and working out costs.
  • You'll read and use simple charts, tables, and graphs.
  • You'll measure length, weight, capacity, and time.
  • You'll solve straightforward maths problems linked to work and daily life.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Hartlepool Jobs & Skills, with flexible daytime attendance. Teaching covers practical maths tasks set in real everyday and work contexts. Assessment is through a written test set and marked by NCFE. You'll sit the test when your tutor confirms you're ready.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Hartlepool Jobs & Skills will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Retail assistant: handling cash, stock counts, and pricing
  • Care assistant: measuring, recording, and following instructions accurately
  • Warehouse operative: counting, labelling, and checking deliveries
  • Catering assistant: weighing, portioning, and following recipes
  • Cleaner or facilities operative: measuring cleaning products safely
  • Childcare worker: supporting early years settings with basic numeracy tasks

What you could study next

Once you complete Entry Level 3, you can move on to Functional Skills Maths Level 1, then Level 2. Level 2 is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent that many employers and colleges ask for. From there, you could progress to vocational qualifications, apprenticeships, or an Access to Higher Education Diploma depending on where you want to go.

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