Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths in Sheffield. Daytime classes run at Learn for Life Enterprise. You'll cover the maths skills used in everyday life and work, from number and calculation to problem-solving with data and measures. The course runs over 56 hours of flexible daytime study. If you're looking for a free functional skills maths course for adults, this entry level functional skills maths qualification is a recognised gcse maths alternative that employers and further education providers accept. Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 3) with certificate.
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, fractions, decimals, and percentages in practical contexts.
You'll use addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division to solve everyday problems.
You'll read and interpret simple charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll work with money, time, and measurements in real situations.
You'll identify and describe basic shapes and understand simple spatial relationships.
You'll check your own calculations and spot errors in working.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions at the centre, with support from a tutor. Assessment is by an on-demand external exam set and marked by NCFE. The centre is an NCFE exam centre, so you sit the test 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: many employers ask for maths at this level
Warehouse operative: stock counting and basic calculations required
Care assistant: recording and measuring tasks need this foundation
Catering assistant: portion sizes, weights, and till work
Cleaner or facilities operative: reading schedules and measuring products
Admin assistant: entry-level roles often require a maths qualification
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Level 1): the next step up, covering more complex number work and data handling.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Level 2): the GCSE maths equivalent, widely accepted by employers and colleges for entry to further training.
Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English: build your English alongside your maths at the same level.
