Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths in Barnsley. Classes run at Wellington House. Daytime sessions are part-time over 36 weeks, making it manageable alongside other commitments. You'll start with a guidance session to make sure this is the right level for you. The course covers everyday maths skills: working with numbers, handling money, reading charts, and solving practical problems. It's a recognised entry level functional skills maths qualification that employers and colleges accept. This is also a solid step toward Level 1 and Level 2 Functional Skills Maths, the GCSE maths alternative accepted by many employers.
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 handle money and work out simple budgets.
You'll read and interpret straightforward charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll measure length, weight, capacity, and time in everyday contexts.
You'll solve practical maths problems using the skills above.
You'll use fractions and simple percentages in real situations.
How you will learn
You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Wellington House. Learning is supported by a tutor throughout the course. Assessment is through a formal written test set by City and Guilds. You'll also complete tasks and activities during the course to build and practise your skills before the final assessment.
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
Retail assistant: many employers ask for maths at this level
Care assistant: supports numeracy requirements in care settings
Warehouse operative: stock counting and basic calculations
Catering assistant: measuring, portioning, and handling money
Cleaner or facilities operative: reading rotas and recording tasks
Childcare worker: supports entry into further childcare training
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Level 1): the natural next step after Entry Level 3, covering more complex number work and problem-solving.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Level 2): the GCSE maths equivalent accepted by employers and colleges. Many job applications and further training courses ask for maths at this level.
You could also look at Functional Skills English alongside your maths study.
