Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths in Darlington. Classes run at Adult Education at The Coleridge Centre. This full-time daytime functional skills maths course runs over 12 weeks. You'll cover number, measure, and data handling at a level that builds solid everyday maths skills. An initial assessment confirms Entry Level 3 is the right starting point for you. Entry Level 3 is a step below the GCSE maths equivalent; completing it puts you in a strong position to progress to Level 1 and then Level 2, the recognised GCSE maths alternative for adults.
Who this course is for
Anyone aged 19+ who needs a maths qualification
Entry requirements
Aged 19+
Reside in the North Yorkshire or Tees Valley area and have the right to live and work in the UK and lived in the UK or EU continuously for the previous three years before the start of learning.
Any questions please contact us.
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, measure, and record length, weight, capacity, and time.
You'll handle money, including calculating costs and giving change.
You'll read and interpret simple charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll solve straightforward maths problems using the right methods.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Adult Education at The Coleridge Centre, with a tutor guiding each session. Assessment is through a written external test set by NCFE. You'll also complete tasks and activities during the course that prepare you for the test. The centre will let you know when your test is scheduled.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Adult Education at The Coleridge Centre 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 basic numeracy are part of the role
Care assistant: recording and handling figures is a day-to-day requirement
Catering assistant: measuring ingredients and handling cash
Childcare worker: supporting children's learning often requires a maths qualification
Administrator: basic data entry and number work in office roles
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Level 1): the next step up, covering more complex number work and problem-solving.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Level 2): the GCSE maths equivalent recognised by employers and colleges. Many job roles and further training courses ask for this level.
GCSE Mathematics: available at some centres if you want a traditional GCSE route after Level 2.
