Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths in Launceston. Classes run at Launceston Adult Learning Centre. Daytime sessions run part-time over 22 weeks, so you can fit study around other commitments. This functional skills maths course covers the everyday maths skills that employers and further education providers look for. Functional Skills Maths Level 2 is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent, and Entry Level 3 is the step that builds toward it. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you.
Who this course is for
This course is for learners wishing to improve their maths skills and gain a qualification in a supportive adult environment
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
You'll handle simple fractions and recognise common fractions in everyday contexts.
You'll read, write, and compare numbers up to 1,000.
You'll use basic measures, including length, weight, capacity, and time.
You'll interpret simple charts, tables, and diagrams.
You'll solve straightforward maths problems using one or two steps.
You'll handle money and work out simple totals and change.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions at Launceston Adult Learning Centre, working through tasks and problems with tutor support. Assessment is through a set task and an on-screen or paper-based test. Both are set and marked by City and Guilds. You'll need to pass both components to earn the qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Launceston Adult Learning Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: many employers ask for a maths qualification at this level.
Care assistant: supports applications where basic numeracy is required.
Warehouse operative: stock counting and basic record-keeping roles.
Catering assistant: handling orders, measures, and till work.
Receptionist: managing bookings, payments, and basic data.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Maths Level 1: the next step up, covering more complex problem-solving and a broader range of topics.
Functional Skills Maths Level 2: the recognised GCSE maths alternative, widely asked for by employers and required for many further education and training courses.
Level 2 vocational qualifications in your chosen sector, many of which require Functional Skills Maths at Level 1 or Level 2 as part of the programme.
