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Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths in Sheffield – CTS Training

CostFREE
Duration100 hours
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths in Sheffield. Daytime classes run at CTS Training. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you. The course covers everyday maths skills including working with numbers, fractions, percentages, and measurements. Over 100 hours of classroom-based study, you'll build the maths knowledge that employers and colleges look for. An entry level functional skills maths course is a recognised GCSE maths alternative for those who need a stepping stone before Level 1 or Level 2.

Who this course is for

16-19 or 19-24 with an Education, Health Care Plan

Entry requirements

***RECRUITING NOW for 2025/2026*** - Are you aged 16-19? Or 19-24 with an Education, Health Care Plan, have evidence that you legally reside in the UK, are you a school leaver who didnt quite get the grades when you left school at or before year 11 or sixth form or college? No matter how well you did prior, we can help you get where you want to be on a CTS Study Programme to help you gain the qualifications & confidence you may need for the future.

What you will learn

  • You'll work with whole numbers, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
  • You'll understand and use simple fractions and percentages in everyday contexts.
  • You'll read, interpret, and use data from tables, charts, and graphs.
  • You'll solve practical maths problems involving money, time, and measurement.
  • You'll use basic geometry, including shapes, space, and simple calculations involving length and area.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom at CTS Training with tutor support throughout. Assessment is through a written external test set by City and Guilds. You'll also complete on-screen or paper-based tasks that test your ability to apply maths in practical, real-world situations. Your tutor will track your progress and prepare you for the final assessment.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. CTS Training will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Retail assistant: handling cash, stock counts, and pricing
  • Warehouse operative: measuring, counting, and recording stock
  • Care assistant: recording observations and calculating medication doses
  • Catering assistant: weighing ingredients and managing orders
  • Childcare worker: tracking attendance and supporting daily routines
  • Delivery driver's mate: reading schedules, quantities, and route data

What you could study next

Once you've completed your Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths qualification, the natural next step is Functional Skills Maths Level 1. After that, Functional Skills Maths Level 2 is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent that many employers and colleges require. If you're heading into a trade or vocational course, Level 2 maths is often a condition of entry.

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