Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths in Rotherham. Classes run at Dearne Family Centre. Daytime sessions are part-time, running over 36 weeks at a manageable pace. This functional skills maths course covers the maths you use in everyday life and work: numbers, measures, and handling data. It's a recognised entry level functional skills maths qualification, and a solid step toward Level 1 and eventually a GCSE maths equivalent at Level 2. You'll have an initial advice and guidance session to confirm this is the right level for you.
Who this course is for
Anyone. Please contact us for more information.
Entry requirements
An information, adivce and guidance session will be required. Please contact us for more information.
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals in practical contexts.
You'll use basic measures, including length, weight, capacity, and time.
You'll read and interpret simple charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll solve straightforward maths problems using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
You'll handle money calculations and work out simple percentages.
You'll apply maths to everyday situations, such as budgeting and reading timetables.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Dearne Family Centre, with a tutor guiding your learning. Assessment is through a written test set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. You'll work through tasks and practice questions during classes to prepare. The part-time daytime timetable spreads learning across 36 weeks, giving you time to build understanding steadily before the final assessment.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Dearne Family Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: maths used daily for cash handling and stock
Care assistant: numeracy needed for medication and record-keeping
Warehouse operative: measuring, counting, and data entry tasks
Catering assistant: portion sizes, temperatures, and basic costing
Childcare worker: recording observations and tracking progress
Administrator: handling figures, invoices, and spreadsheets
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Level 1): the next step up, covering more complex problem-solving and a broader range of maths topics.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Level 2): the GCSE maths equivalent. Many employers and colleges ask for this level, and it opens doors to further training and higher-level courses.
GCSE Mathematics: available at some adult learning centres if you want a traditional GCSE route after Level 2.
