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Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths in Liverpool – St John’s Infozone

CostFREE
Duration26 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths in Liverpool. Evening maths classes run at St John's Infozone, so you can fit study around work or other commitments. You'll build confidence applying maths to everyday problems and tasks. There are no entry requirements; you'll have an initial assessment to confirm the level is right for you and to plan your learning. The course runs over 26 weeks part-time. Functional Skills Maths Level 2 is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent, and this Entry Level 3 course is the step that gets you ready for that.

Who this course is for

The course is for learners looking to become confident in their use of fundamental mathematical knowledge and skills.

Functional Skills qualifications support learners to demonstrate their understanding by applying their knowledge and skills to solve simple mathematical problems or carry out simple tasks.

Entry requirements

There are no pre-entry requirements for this qualification.

What you will learn

  • You'll work with whole numbers, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
  • You'll use fractions and recognise simple percentages in everyday contexts.
  • You'll read and interpret simple charts, tables, and graphs.
  • You'll measure and work with common units of length, weight, capacity, and time.
  • You'll handle money and solve straightforward problems involving cost and change.
  • You'll apply maths skills to practical, real-life situations and tasks.

How you will learn

Classes are classroom based at St John's Infozone. You'll work through topics with a tutor and practise applying maths to everyday tasks and problems. Assessment is by a written external test set and marked by NCFE. You'll sit the test when your tutor confirms you're ready.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. St John's Infozone will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Retail assistant: many employers ask for maths at this level
  • Warehouse operative: stock counting and basic calculations required
  • Care assistant: recording and measuring tasks need solid number skills
  • Catering assistant: portion sizes, weights, and till work all use maths
  • Childcare worker: measuring, counting, and record-keeping in daily practice
  • Administrator: handling figures, invoices, and simple data entry

What you could study next

Once you've completed this Entry Level 3 course, the natural next step is Functional Skills Maths Level 1, followed by Functional Skills Maths Level 2. Level 2 is the recognised GCSE maths alternative that many employers and colleges ask for. From there, you could move into vocational qualifications at Level 2 or 3 in areas like business, health and social care, or construction, where maths at Level 2 is often a requirement.

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