Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths in Manchester. Classes run at Longsight Library & Learning Centre, part-time during the day, over 41 weeks. The pace is manageable, making it a practical option if you're fitting study around work, caring, or other commitments. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you, and the centre will use it to plan your learning. The course covers everyday maths skills: working with numbers, fractions, percentages, measurements, and simple data. Functional Skills Level 2 Maths is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent, and this Entry Level 3 course builds the foundation toward that.
Who this course is for
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Entry requirements
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What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
You'll use simple fractions and percentages in everyday contexts.
You'll read and interpret straightforward charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll measure length, weight, capacity, and time using standard units.
You'll handle money and work out basic calculations involving cost and change.
You'll solve practical maths problems using the methods covered in class.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Longsight Library & Learning Centre, with a tutor guiding each session. Learning is hands-on and practical, using everyday examples. Assessment is through a written test set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. You'll complete the test when your tutor confirms you're ready. There is no coursework portfolio for this qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Longsight Library & Learning Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: maths used daily for stock, cash, and pricing
Warehouse operative: counting, measuring, and checking quantities
Care assistant: recording observations and handling basic calculations
Catering assistant: weighing ingredients and managing portion sizes
Cleaner or facilities operative: reading rotas and measuring cleaning products
Admin assistant: handling data entry and basic numerical tasks
What you could study next
Functional Skills Maths Level 1: the next step up, covering more complex problem-solving and preparing you for Level 2.
Functional Skills Maths Level 2: the recognised GCSE maths alternative. Many employers and colleges ask for this level, and it opens doors to further training and apprenticeships.
Functional Skills English (any level): pairing maths with an English qualification strengthens your options considerably.
