Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths in Telford. Classes run at Learn Telford, with start dates throughout the year. Daytime sessions run part-time over 17 weeks, making it manageable alongside caring responsibilities or other commitments. You'll complete a skills assessment before you start, so the course is pitched at the right level for you. The course covers everyday maths skills including number, measure, and handling data. A free functional skills maths course for adults who want a solid foundation before moving on to Level 1 or Level 2, the recognised GCSE maths alternative.
Who this course is for
This course is available a various venues across the Borough with start dates throughout the year. Please get in touch to find out more information
Entry requirements
You'll be complete a skills assessment to determine the level of the course at which you need to begin.
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.
You'll read, measure, and compare lengths, weights, capacity, and time.
You'll handle money and work out basic costs.
You'll read and interpret simple charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll solve straightforward maths problems in everyday contexts.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Learn Telford, with a tutor guiding you through each topic. Learning is hands-on and practical, using real-life contexts to build your maths skills. Assessment is through a written external test set by City and Guilds. You'll also complete on-screen or paper-based tasks depending on the assessment format used. Your tutor will prepare you fully before you sit the test.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Learn Telford will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Warehouse operative: many roles ask for basic maths skills
Retail assistant: handling cash, stock, and pricing
Care assistant: recording measurements and following instructions
Catering assistant: weighing, measuring, and following recipes
Childcare worker: tracking development and daily records
Administrator: data entry, spreadsheets, and basic calculations
What you could study next
Functional Skills Maths Level 1: the next step up, covering more complex number and problem-solving skills.
Functional Skills Maths Level 2: the recognised GCSE maths equivalent. Many employers and colleges ask for this level as a minimum.
GCSE Maths: available at some centres if you want a traditional qualification after completing Functional Skills.
