Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths in Cramlington – Northumberland Skills Morpeth Campus

CostFREE
Duration30 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

About this course

Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths in Cramlington. Classes run at Northumberland Skills Morpeth Campus, part-time during the day. This free functional skills maths course runs over 30 weeks, giving you a manageable pace that fits around other commitments. You'll build the maths skills used in everyday life and work, covering number, measure, and handling data. Functional Skills Maths Level 2 is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent, and Entry Level 3 is the stepping stone toward it. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you.

Who this course is for

Adult

What you will learn

  • You'll work with whole numbers, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
  • You'll use fractions and simple percentages in everyday contexts.
  • You'll read and interpret straightforward charts, tables, and graphs.
  • You'll measure length, weight, capacity, and time using common units.
  • You'll handle money calculations, including giving change and working out costs.
  • You'll solve practical maths problems drawn from real everyday situations.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions with a tutor. Learning is practical and activity-based, working through problems individually and in small groups. Assessment is by a written test set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. You'll sit the test when your tutor confirms you're ready.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Northumberland Skills Morpeth Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Retail assistant - many employers ask for a maths qualification at this level
  • Warehouse operative - stock counting and measurement tasks require basic maths
  • Care assistant - recording and calculating medication or fluid intake
  • Catering assistant - weighing, measuring, and handling till transactions
  • Childcare worker - supporting numeracy activities with children
  • Receptionist - handling bookings, payments, and basic data entry

What you could study next

  • Functional Skills Maths Level 1 - the next step up, covering more complex number and data work.
  • Functional Skills Maths Level 2 - the recognised GCSE maths alternative, accepted by employers and colleges as proof of maths ability.
  • Functional Skills English Entry Level 3 or Level 1 - pair your maths qualification with an English qualification to strengthen your CV further.

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