Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths in Ashton-under-Lyne. Classes run at Tameside ACE. Daytime sessions run part-time over 44 weeks, giving you time to fit study around other commitments. This entry level functional skills maths course covers everyday number skills: working with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and simple measurements. You'll complete one or two short assessments before you start, so the course is pitched at the right level for you. Functional Skills Maths Level 2 is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent, and this Entry Level 3 course is a step toward it.
Who this course is for
If you want to improve your basic maths skills then this course is for you.
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements but you will need to complete one or two assessments before the course starts.
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, including adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing.
You'll read and write numbers up to 1,000.
You'll use simple fractions and recognise decimals in everyday contexts.
You'll handle money, including giving change and calculating costs.
You'll read and interpret simple charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll measure length, weight, capacity, and time using common units.
You'll solve straightforward maths problems from everyday life.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions at Tameside ACE, with a tutor guiding you through each topic. Assessment is through a written exam set by Pearson Edexcel. Before the course begins, you'll complete one or two short assessments so the centre can confirm this is the right level for you and plan your learning from there.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Tameside ACE will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: handling cash, change, and stock counts
Warehouse operative: measuring, weighing, and recording goods
Care assistant: reading charts and recording basic information
Catering assistant: weighing ingredients and following recipes
Cleaner or facilities operative: measuring quantities and following schedules
Childcare worker: tracking attendance and basic record-keeping
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. Many employers and colleges ask for this level, and it opens the door to a wider range of jobs and further study.
Entry Level 3 or Level 1 Functional Skills English: useful to study alongside or after maths if you want to strengthen both skills together.
