Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths in Northallerton. Classes run at Skipton Adult Learning & Skills Service. Daytime sessions run part-time over 18 weeks, making it manageable alongside caring responsibilities or other commitments. You'll develop practical maths skills covering number, measure, and handling data. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths is the right starting point, and the centre will use it to plan your learning.
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 addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
You'll understand and use fractions and simple percentages in everyday contexts.
You'll read, measure, and compare lengths, weights, capacity, and temperatures.
You'll work with money, including calculating costs, change, and simple budgets.
You'll read and interpret simple charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll understand and use time, including reading timetables and calculating durations.
You'll solve straightforward maths problems using the skills above.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom setting with a tutor, working through practical maths tasks and exercises. Assessment is by a formal written exam set by City and Guilds. You'll also complete an on-screen or paper-based test covering the skills taught on the course. Your tutor will prepare you for the assessment throughout the 18 weeks.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Skipton Adult Learning & Skills Service will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: many employers ask for a maths qualification at this level.
Retail sales assistant: handling money and stock requires solid number skills.
Warehouse operative: measuring, counting, and data recording are part of the role.
Catering assistant: portion sizes, temperatures, and stock checks use everyday maths.
Childcare worker: supporting children with early numeracy starts with your own confidence in maths.
Administrator: basic data entry and record-keeping rely on number skills.
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 recognised GCSE maths equivalent. Many employers and colleges accept it in place of a GCSE grade 4 or above. Completing Entry Level 3 puts you on the path toward this entry level functional skills maths qualification and beyond.
