Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths in Birkenhead. Classes run at Morthyng Vocational College Birkenhead. This entry level functional skills maths course runs full-time during the day and takes around 75 hours to complete. You'll work on number, measures, and data handling at a level that builds solid maths foundations. For many employers and colleges, a functional skills maths qualification at Level 2 is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent; Entry Level 3 is the step that leads there. You'll sit an assessment set by City and Guilds.
Who this course is for
16-19
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
You'll handle money and solve straightforward problems involving cost and change.
You'll read and use simple fractions and percentages in everyday contexts.
You'll measure length, weight, capacity, and time using standard units.
You'll read and interpret simple charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll use a calendar and work with dates and timetables.
You'll check your own calculations and identify errors.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Morthyng Vocational College Birkenhead, with a programme tailored to your starting point. Assessment is set and marked by City and Guilds. It includes an onscreen or paper-based test covering the skills in the qualification. You'll have an initial assessment at the start so the college can plan the right programme for you.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Morthyng Vocational College Birkenhead will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: handles cash, stock counts, and basic figures daily.
Warehouse operative: uses measures, quantities, and picking records.
Care assistant: reads charts, records observations, and manages medication counts.
Catering assistant: measures ingredients and follows portion guides.
Childcare worker: tracks attendance, records data, and supports daily routines.
Apprentice in any trade: most apprenticeships require functional maths at entry or Level 1.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Level 1): the next step up, covering more complex number work, fractions, and data.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Level 2): the GCSE maths alternative recognised by employers and further education colleges. Completing Level 2 opens doors to many apprenticeships, college courses, and job applications that ask for GCSE maths or equivalent.
GCSE Maths: available at some colleges alongside or after Functional Skills study.
