Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths in Barnsley. Classes run at Royston Lifelong Learning Centre, part-time during the day. The course runs over 36 weeks, giving you a manageable pace to build your maths skills alongside other commitments. You'll work on the everyday maths that comes up at home, in work, and in daily life. This entry level functional skills maths course covers number, measures, and handling data at Entry Level 3. Functional Skills Maths Level 2 is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent, and this qualification is the step before that. You'll sit an assessment when you're ready.
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 adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing.
You'll use fractions and recognise simple percentages in everyday contexts.
You'll read and use information from charts, tables, and diagrams.
You'll measure length, weight, capacity, and time using common units.
You'll handle money and work out straightforward calculations involving cost 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 in a classroom at Royston Lifelong Learning Centre, with a tutor guiding your progress. The course is part-time and runs during the day over 36 weeks. Assessment is by an externally set and marked Pearson Edexcel test, taken when you and your tutor agree you're ready. Before the course starts, you'll have an information, advice, and guidance session to confirm Entry Level 3 is the right level for you.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Royston Lifelong Learning Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: many employers ask for maths and English at this level.
Retail assistant: handling money and stock requires everyday maths.
Warehouse operative: measuring, counting, and data entry are core tasks.
Catering assistant: portion sizes, temperatures, and ordering use basic maths.
Classroom support assistant: schools expect a recognised maths qualification.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Maths Level 1: the next step up, covering more complex problem-solving and preparing you for Level 2.
Functional Skills Maths Level 2: the GCSE maths alternative that many employers and colleges ask for. Completing Entry Level 3 puts you on the path toward it.
You could also move into an English or digital skills course at a similar level to strengthen your overall skills for work.
