Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths course in Rotherham. Classes run at Landmarks Rotherham, with a mix of online study and time at the centre. There are no entry requirements and no age restrictions. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Entry Level 3 is the right starting point, and the centre will use it to plan your learning. The course runs full-time during the day and typically takes one year. This free functional skills maths course for adults and young people covers the maths skills used in everyday life and work.
Who this course is for
These qualifications are for learners of all ages. They are suitable for adults and young people across a wide range of settings. Note these qualifications are only available to centres and learners in England.
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements for these qualifications and no formal age restrictions.
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
You'll handle simple fractions and recognise their everyday uses.
You'll calculate with money, including giving change and working out costs.
You'll read and use time, including timetables and calendars.
You'll interpret simple charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll use basic measures such as length, weight, and capacity.
You'll solve straightforward number problems in everyday contexts.
How you will learn
You'll study through a blend of classroom sessions at Landmarks Rotherham and online learning you can complete in your own time. Assessment is by a written test set and marked by City and Guilds. There are no coursework portfolios at this level. Your tutor will use your initial assessment to plan which topics to focus on and when you're ready to take the test.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Landmarks Rotherham will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: many employers ask for basic maths skills
Care assistant: numeracy needed for medication and record-keeping
Warehouse operative: counting, measuring, and stock tasks
Catering assistant: portion sizes, weights, and till work
Cleaner or facilities operative: reading rotas and basic recording
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Level 1): the next step up, covering more complex number work and problem-solving.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Level 2): the recognised GCSE maths alternative. Level 2 is what most employers and colleges mean when they ask for maths at GCSE standard.
GCSE Mathematics: available at some centres if you want the traditional qualification route.
