Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths course in Cramlington. Classes run at Northumberland Skills Blyth Campus, part-time during the day. This is a free functional skills maths course for adults, running over 30 weeks at a manageable pace. It covers everyday maths skills used at work and in daily life, making it a practical GCSE maths alternative for adults returning to study. When employers ask for GCSE maths or equivalent, a functional skills maths qualification at Level 2 is the recognised equivalent. This course builds the foundation you need to get there.
Who this course is for
Adult
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
You'll understand and use simple fractions and decimals.
You'll read and interpret straightforward charts, tables and graphs.
You'll use basic measures, including length, weight, capacity and time.
You'll handle money and work out simple calculations involving cost and change.
You'll solve everyday maths problems using the skills covered on the course.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Northumberland Skills Blyth Campus, with a tutor guiding you through each topic. You'll complete a written assessment set by Pearson Edexcel to gain your qualification. Before you start, you'll have an initial assessment to confirm that Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths is the right level for you. The centre will use this to plan your learning.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Northumberland Skills Blyth Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant - many employers ask for basic maths skills
Warehouse operative - stock counting and basic calculations required
Care assistant - recording and measuring tasks need number confidence
Catering assistant - portion sizes, weights and till work involved
Cleaner or facilities operative - reading rotas and recording hours
Administrator - data entry and basic calculations part of the role
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Level 1) - the next step up, covering more complex maths and moving you closer to GCSE maths equivalent level.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Level 2) - the GCSE maths equivalent recognised by employers and further education providers. Many learners work toward this as their main goal.
Functional Skills Qualification in English (Entry Level 3 or Level 1) - build your English skills alongside maths to strengthen your job applications.
