Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths in Cramlington. Classes run at Northumberland Skills Morpeth Campus during the day, part-time, over 36 weeks. You'll start with an initial assessment to confirm Entry Level 3 is the right level for you. The course covers everyday maths skills: working with numbers, fractions, percentages, and measurements. It's a recognised entry level functional skills maths qualification that many employers and further education courses ask for as a starting point. When employers ask for a GCSE maths alternative, this functional skills maths certificate is the qualification to show them.
Who this course is for
Learner wanting to achieve a FS E3 level
Entry requirements
Learners are required to complete an initial assessment
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 and interpret straightforward charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll use measures including length, weight, capacity, and time.
You'll handle money and work out basic costs and change.
You'll solve practical maths problems drawn from real everyday situations.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Northumberland Skills Morpeth Campus, with a tutor guiding you through each topic. Assessment is through a formal written test set by City and Guilds. You'll need to pass both a written component and a skills check to earn the qualification. Your tutor will prepare you for these throughout the course.
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 basic maths skills
Warehouse operative: stock counting and measurement are part of the role
Care assistant: numeracy is used in medication and record-keeping
Catering assistant: portion sizes, weights, and till work all use maths
Childcare worker: counting, measuring, and planning activities with children
Receptionist or admin assistant: handling bookings, data, and basic calculations
What you could study next
Functional Skills Maths Level 1: the next step up, covering more complex number work and problem-solving.
Functional Skills Maths Level 2: the qualification recognised as a GCSE maths equivalent by employers and colleges. Many job roles and further training courses ask for this level.
GCSE Maths: available at some centres for those who want a traditional GCSE grade alongside or after Functional Skills.
