Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths in Durham. Classes run at Framwellgate Moor Community Centre, with daytime sessions spread across 36 weeks at a manageable part-time pace. You'll work on calculating, measuring, and using fractions, decimals, and percentages in everyday situations. This entry level functional skills maths course is a recognised gcse maths alternative for adults who want to strengthen their numeracy. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Entry Level 3 is the right starting point, and the centre will use it to plan your learning.
Who this course is for
Anyone wishing to boost their skills and gain a functional skills qualification
What you will learn
You'll calculate with whole numbers, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
You'll work with fractions, decimals, and percentages in practical contexts.
You'll measure length, weight, capacity, and time using standard units.
You'll read and interpret simple charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll handle money and work out costs, change, and budgets.
You'll apply maths skills to everyday situations at home and at work.
How you will learn
You'll attend face-to-face classroom sessions at Framwellgate Moor Community Centre. Learning is at your own pace, focusing on the skills most relevant to you. Assessment is through a combination of coursework tasks and a written exam. The exam is taken in person at the centre.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Framwellgate Moor Community Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: many employers ask for maths at this level
Retail assistant: handling cash, stock, and basic calculations
Warehouse operative: measuring, counting, and checking orders
Catering assistant: weighing ingredients and managing portions
Childcare worker: recording observations and tracking progress
Administrator: working with figures, rotas, and simple data
What you could study next
Once you complete this qualification, you can move on to:
Functional Skills Maths Level 1: the next step up, covering more complex number and data skills.
Functional Skills Maths Level 2: the recognised GCSE maths equivalent, accepted by employers and colleges in place of a GCSE grade 4 or above.
Many learners work through both levels before applying for jobs or further training that requires a GCSE maths equivalent.
