Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths in Widnes. Evening classes run at Riverside College Kingsway Campus, so you can fit study around work or other commitments. You'll have an initial assessment after you apply to confirm this is the right level for you. The course covers everyday maths skills including working with numbers, measures, and simple data. It typically takes 5 months part-time. This entry level functional skills maths course is a recognised step toward Level 1 and Level 2 Functional Skills Maths, the GCSE maths alternative accepted by many employers and colleges.
Who this course is for
Aimed at 19+ learners
Entry requirements
Initial assessment after application
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 and interpret straightforward tables, charts, and graphs.
You'll use measures such as length, weight, capacity, and time.
You'll handle money and work out simple costs and change.
You'll solve practical maths problems using the skills above.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Riverside College Kingsway Campus during evening sessions. Teaching covers number, measures, and data through practical, everyday examples. Assessment is by a written external test set by Pearson Edexcel. You'll need to pass this test to earn your certificate. Your tutor will prepare you for the test throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Riverside College Kingsway Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: many employers ask for maths at this level or above
Retail sales assistant: handling money and stock calculations
Warehouse operative: working with measurements and quantities
Catering assistant: following recipes and portion sizes
Classroom teaching assistant: supporting learners with basic numeracy
Administration assistant: everyday number tasks in an office setting
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 equivalent accepted by employers and further education colleges. Many job roles and training programmes ask for maths at this level.
GCSE Mathematics: available at some colleges if you want a traditional GCSE grade.
