Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths course in Manchester. Classes run at The Avenue Library and Learning Centre, daytime and part-time, so you can fit study around other commitments. This entry level functional skills maths course covers everyday number skills: working with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and basic measures. You'll also tackle simple data and problem-solving tasks. The course runs for 41 weeks. It's a recognised gcse maths alternative for adults who need a solid foundation before moving to Level 1 or Level 2.
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 decimals in everyday contexts.
You'll read and interpret basic charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll solve straightforward problems involving money, time, and measurement.
You'll use common units of measure, including length, weight, and capacity.
You'll check your own calculations and identify errors.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions at The Avenue Library and Learning Centre. Teaching covers practical, real-context maths tasks. Assessment is by a written external test set by Pearson Edexcel. You'll sit 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. The Avenue Library and Learning Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: handling cash, change, and stock counts
Warehouse operative: measuring, weighing, and recording goods
Care assistant: recording basic observations and measurements
Catering assistant: following recipes, weighing ingredients, managing time
Childcare worker: supporting numeracy activities with children
Delivery driver: reading distances, times, and route data
Cleaner or facilities operative: measuring cleaning products, scheduling tasks
What you could study next
Functional Skills Maths Level 1: the natural next step, covering more complex number work and problem-solving.
Functional Skills Maths Level 2: the qualification employers and colleges recognise as a gcse maths equivalent. Many job applications and further education courses ask for this level.
GCSE Mathematics: available at some centres if you want a traditional GCSE grade rather than a Functional Skills route.
