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Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths in Barnsley – Wellington House

CostFREE
Duration36 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths in Barnsley. Classes run at Wellington House. Daytime sessions run part-time over 36 weeks, giving you time to fit study around other commitments. This entry level functional skills maths course covers the everyday maths skills used at home, in work, and in daily life. You'll start with a guidance session to make sure the level is right for you. Functional Skills Maths Level 2 is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent, and Entry Level 3 is the step that builds toward it.

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 in everyday contexts.
  • You'll read, interpret, and use information from charts, tables, and diagrams.
  • You'll measure and compare lengths, weights, capacity, and time.
  • You'll handle money, including calculating costs and giving change.
  • You'll solve straightforward maths problems using the skills above.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Wellington House, with tutor-led sessions and practice activities. Assessment is through a written test set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. You'll complete the test when your tutor confirms you're ready. The initial guidance session at the start helps place you at the right level and plan your learning.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Wellington House 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 used daily for medication and records
  • Retail assistant: handling money, stock, and till work
  • Catering assistant: measuring, portioning, and stock checking
  • Cleaner or facilities operative: reading rotas and completing logs
  • Administrator: basic data entry and number work

What you could study next

Once you complete Entry Level 3, you can move on to a functional skills maths qualification at Level 1, and then Level 2. The Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics at Level 2 is the recognised GCSE maths alternative accepted by employers and colleges. If you also want to improve your English, Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English runs alongside maths at many centres.

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