Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths in Northallerton. Classes run at Richmond Adult Learning and Skills Service. Daytime sessions run part-time over 18 weeks, so you can fit study around other commitments. This entry level functional skills maths course covers the core maths skills adults use every day: working with numbers, fractions, percentages, and measurements. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Entry Level 3 is the right starting point, and the centre will use it to plan your learning. When employers ask for GCSE maths or a gcse maths equivalent, a functional skills maths qualification is the recognised alternative.
Who this course is for
This course is for people who want to improve their Maths skills and who currently, do not hold a current Entry Level 3 or higher qualification
Entry requirements
To be eligible for funding for courses you must be over 19 years of age as at 31st August in the current academic year and not be an apprentice, further eligibility may be linked to where you live and we will check that at enrolment stage and may contact
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 measure length, weight, capacity, and time.
You'll handle money and work out basic calculations involving cost and change.
You'll solve practical maths problems using more than one step.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Richmond Adult Learning and Skills Service, working through topics with a tutor and other learners. Assessment is by a written exam set by City and Guilds. You'll need to pass both a non-calculator and a calculator paper to earn the qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Richmond Adult Learning and Skills Service will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: handling cash, stock counts, and pricing
Care assistant: recording measurements, medication quantities, and timesheets
Warehouse operative: working with quantities, weights, and delivery records
Catering assistant: following recipes, portion sizes, and stock levels
Childcare worker: tracking attendance, ages, and daily records
Cleaner or facilities operative: measuring cleaning products and scheduling tasks
What you could study next
Functional Skills Maths Level 1: the next step up, covering more complex problem-solving and data handling.
Functional Skills Maths Level 2: the qualification employers recognise as a GCSE maths equivalent, often required for apprenticeships, further training, and many job applications.
GCSE Maths: available at some adult learning centres if you want to take the traditional qualification route.
