Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths in Barnsley. Classes run at Roundhouse Lifelong Learning Centre. Daytime sessions run part-time over 36 weeks, making it manageable alongside other commitments. You'll start with a guidance session to confirm this is the right level for you. The course covers the maths skills used in everyday life and work, from working with numbers and measurements to handling data. Entry Level 3 is a stepping stone toward the Level 1 and Level 2 functional skills maths qualification, which is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent.
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 addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
You'll understand and use simple fractions and percentages.
You'll read, measure, and record using common units of measurement.
You'll interpret simple charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll solve straightforward maths problems in everyday contexts.
You'll develop the skills needed to progress to Level 1 functional skills maths.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Roundhouse Lifelong Learning Centre. Teaching covers practical maths in real contexts. Assessment is through a written task and an on-screen or paper-based test set by Pearson Edexcel. Both must be passed to earn the qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Roundhouse Lifelong Learning Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: handling cash, change, and stock counts
Care assistant: recording measurements and following instructions
Warehouse operative: counting, checking, and labelling goods
Catering assistant: weighing ingredients and managing portions
Cleaner or facilities operative: reading schedules and quantities
Administrator: basic data entry and record-keeping
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Level 1): the next step up, covering more complex problem-solving and preparing you for Level 2.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Level 2): the recognised GCSE maths alternative. Many employers and colleges ask for this level as a minimum. Completing Entry Level 3 puts you on the path toward it.
