Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths in Guisborough. Classes run at Prior Pursglove College. This is a full-time daytime functional skills maths course running over one year. You'll develop core maths skills including working with numbers, measures, and data. An initial assessment confirms Entry Level 3 is the right starting point and helps plan your learning. This entry level functional skills maths qualification is the recognised step before Level 1 and Level 2, which is the GCSE maths equivalent accepted by employers and colleges.
Who this course is for
This course is available to students aged 16-18 yrs
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
You'll understand fractions and recognise simple percentages.
You'll use measures including length, weight, capacity, and time.
You'll read and interpret simple charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll handle money and solve straightforward everyday maths problems.
You'll apply maths to practical, real-world situations.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Prior Pursglove College, full-time during the day. Learning is hands-on and task-based, working through practical maths activities. Assessment is by a written test set and marked by City and Guilds. You'll need to pass both a non-calculator and a calculator section to earn your certificate.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Prior Pursglove College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: handling cash, stock counts, and basic calculations.
Warehouse operative: measuring, weighing, and checking quantities.
Care assistant: recording observations and following instructions accurately.
Catering assistant: weighing ingredients and managing simple orders.
Apprentice: entry level maths is often required to start an apprenticeship.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Level 1): the next step up, building on Entry Level 3 skills.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Level 2): the GCSE maths alternative accepted by employers and colleges. Completing Level 2 opens doors to further study, apprenticeships, and a wide range of jobs.
GCSE Maths: available alongside or after Functional Skills if you want a traditional GCSE grade.
