Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths in Stanley. Classes run at DurhamLearn The Louisa Centre. Daytime sessions run part-time over 36 weeks, giving you time to fit study around other commitments. You'll work on calculating, measuring, and using fractions, decimals, and percentages in everyday situations. This entry level functional skills maths course is a recognised step toward Level 1 and Level 2, which is the GCSE maths equivalent that many employers ask for. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Entry Level 3 is the right starting point.
Who this course is for
Anyone wishing to boost their skills and gain a functional skills qualification
What you will learn
You'll calculate with whole numbers, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
You'll work with fractions, decimals, and percentages in practical contexts.
You'll measure length, weight, capacity, and time.
You'll read and interpret simple charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll handle money and work out change, costs, and budgets.
You'll apply maths skills to everyday situations at home and at work.
How you will learn
You'll attend face-to-face classroom sessions at DurhamLearn The Louisa Centre. Learning is at your own pace, guided by a tutor. Assessment is through a formal exam, taken in person. Your tutor will work with you to focus on the skills most relevant to your needs.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. DurhamLearn The Louisa Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: handling cash, stock counts, and pricing
Care assistant: recording measurements and managing medication quantities
Warehouse operative: checking quantities, weights, and delivery records
Catering assistant: following recipes, measuring portions, and managing stock
Childcare worker: tracking attendance and following daily schedules
Administrator: working with data, invoices, and basic calculations
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Level 1): the next step up, building on Entry Level 3 skills.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Level 2): the GCSE maths alternative recognised by employers and colleges. Many job adverts and further education courses ask for Level 2 maths or equivalent.
GCSE Mathematics: available at some centres if you want a traditional GCSE grade alongside or instead of Functional Skills.
