Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths in Sheffield. Classes run at Learn for Life Enterprise, on London Road, during the day. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you, and the centre will use it to plan your learning. This free functional skills maths course runs over 56 hours of flexible classroom study. It covers the everyday maths skills that employers look for, and it sits at the same level as a GCSE maths alternative for entry-level roles. Completing the course earns you the NCFE Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 3).
Who this course is for
If you are aged 19 or over, and want to do a course designed to build your confidence, progress towards a qualification and increase opportunities with employers.
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, including adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing.
You'll understand fractions and recognise simple percentages.
You'll read and interpret data from tables, charts and diagrams.
You'll use measures, including length, weight, capacity and time.
You'll handle money and work out costs in everyday situations.
You'll solve practical maths problems using more than one step.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at the centre, with a tutor guiding your learning. Assessment for the NCFE Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 3) is by a written on-demand exam. Learn for Life Enterprise is an NCFE exam centre, so you sit the exam on site when you're ready.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Learn for Life Enterprise will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: handles cash, stock counts and basic calculations daily.
Warehouse operative: uses measures and data in picking and packing roles.
Care assistant: records figures and follows written instructions accurately.
Kitchen assistant: measures ingredients and manages portion quantities.
Cleaner or caretaker: reads schedules and tracks supplies.
Admin assistant: supports offices with data entry and basic number work.
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, accepted by employers and colleges for entry to many courses and jobs.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 3 or Level 1: pair your maths qualification with an english qualification to strengthen your CV further.
