Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths in Middlesbrough. Classes run at Triage Sunderland. Daytime sessions run part-time, so you can fit study around other commitments. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you. The course covers everyday number skills: working with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and basic measures. It typically takes 15 days. This entry level functional skills maths course is a recognised step toward Level 1 and Level 2 Functional Skills Maths, the GCSE maths equivalent that many employers ask for.
Who this course is for
Functional Skills qualifications are intended to support learners as they seek to improve their literacy, numeracy and ICT skills. Achieving these qualifications should increase candidates’ confidence and motivation, and the skills they gain will be valuable in the workplace or in any further learning.
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
You'll understand and use simple fractions and decimals.
You'll read and interpret basic charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll use money, time, and measurement in everyday contexts.
You'll solve straightforward number problems using the right methods.
You'll check your answers and explain your reasoning.
How you will learn
You'll attend classroom-based sessions and work through tasks and activities that apply maths to real situations. Assessment is through a set task and a written test. Both are set and marked externally by NCFE. You'll need to pass both components to earn the qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Triage Sunderland will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Warehouse operative: many roles ask for basic numeracy skills
Care assistant: handling medication records and measurements
Retail assistant: working with prices, change, and stock
Catering assistant: following recipes and portion measures
Cleaning operative: mixing products to correct ratios
Administrator: basic data entry and number checking
What you could study next
Functional Skills Maths Level 1: the next step up, covering more complex number work and problem solving.
Functional Skills Maths Level 2: the GCSE maths alternative that many employers and colleges require. Completing Level 2 means you hold the recognised gcse maths equivalent.
GCSE Maths: available at some centres if you want a traditional qualification after building your skills.
