Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths in Liverpool
CostFree if you're eligible
Duration19 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
Free if you're 19 or over and don't have a GCSE grade 4 (C) or above in maths, whatever you earn. If you already have one, fees apply. Contact Blackburne House for more info.
Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths in Liverpool. Daytime classes run at Womens Technology And Education Centre, part-time over 19 weeks. This entry level functional skills maths course covers the maths you use in everyday life and work: working with numbers, measurements, and data to solve practical problems. It runs at a manageable pace, making it easier to fit around other commitments. You'll start with an assessment and guidance interview to confirm this is the right level for you.
Who this course is for
Functional skills will provide learners with the problem-solving skills they require in the broader context of work and everyday life
Entry requirements
Acceptance onto this course is subject to successful assessment and guidance interview.
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, including adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing.
You'll use fractions and percentages in everyday contexts.
You'll read and interpret simple charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll work with money, time, and measurements.
You'll apply maths to solve practical problems in work and daily life.
You'll check your answers and explain your methods clearly.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions with a tutor. Learning is hands-on and practical, using real-life contexts such as shopping, work tasks, and everyday situations. Assessment is through a written test set and marked by NCFE. 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. Womens Technology And Education Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: handling cash, stock, and basic calculations daily.
Care assistant: recording measurements, timings, and medication amounts.
Warehouse operative: counting stock and reading delivery notes.
Catering assistant: weighing ingredients and managing portion sizes.
Cleaner or facilities operative: mixing solutions to correct ratios.
Childcare worker: tracking attendance and developmental records.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Maths Level 1: the next step up from Entry Level 3, building toward the GCSE maths equivalent.
Functional Skills Maths Level 2: the recognised gcse maths alternative accepted by employers and colleges. Completing this free functional skills maths qualification opens the door to further vocational training and apprenticeships that require maths at Level 2.
