Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths in Barnsley. Classes run at Cudworth Centre of Excellence. Daytime sessions run part-time over 36 weeks, so you can fit study around other commitments. This entry level functional skills maths course covers the practical maths skills you use in everyday life and work. Before you start, you'll have a guidance session to make sure this is the right level for you. It's a recognised functional skills maths qualification and a genuine GCSE maths alternative for adults who want a certificate without sitting traditional school exams.
Who this course is for
Anyone. Please contact us for more information.
Entry requirements
An information, adivce and guidance session will be required. Please contact us for more information.
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, including counting, ordering, and simple calculations.
You'll add, subtract, multiply, and divide using everyday contexts.
You'll understand and use simple fractions and percentages.
You'll read and interpret basic charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll use measures, including length, weight, capacity, and time.
You'll handle money and work out straightforward costs and change.
You'll solve practical maths problems you're likely to meet at home or at work.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Cudworth Centre of Excellence. Teaching covers the skills in the Pearson Edexcel Entry Level 3 specification. Assessment is by a written test set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. Your tutor will prepare you for the test during your classes. The guidance session at the start helps the centre plan your learning from the right point.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Cudworth Centre of Excellence will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Warehouse operative: many roles ask for basic maths skills
Care assistant: numeracy needed for medication and record-keeping
Retail assistant: handling money and stock counts
Catering assistant: measuring, portioning, and till work
Cleaner or caretaker: reading rotas and recording hours
Factory or production operative: quality checks and counting
What you could study next
Functional Skills Maths Level 1: the next step up, covering more complex calculations and problem-solving.
Functional Skills Maths Level 2: the qualification employers and colleges recognise as a GCSE maths equivalent. Many job applications and further training courses ask for this level.
Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English: if you want to build your reading and writing alongside your maths.
