Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths in Birkenhead. Classes run at Morthyng Vocational College Birkenhead. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you, and your programme is planned around your starting point and goals. The course covers practical maths skills used in everyday life and work, running over 75 hours of daytime classroom study. An entry level functional skills maths course is a recognised gcse maths alternative when employers ask for basic numeracy.
Who this course is for
16-19
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, including reading, writing, and ordering them.
You'll add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers and simple fractions.
You'll handle money, including calculating costs and giving change.
You'll read and use simple charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll measure length, weight, capacity, and time using standard units.
You'll solve straightforward maths problems set in everyday contexts.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Morthyng Vocational College Birkenhead, with tutor-led sessions and practice tasks. Assessment is by a formal written test set and marked by NCFE. You need to pass the test to earn the Certificate. Your tutor will prepare you for the test throughout the course.
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 calculations daily.
Warehouse operative: measures, counts, and records stock accurately.
Care assistant: uses maths for medication records and basic reporting.
Catering assistant: measures ingredients and handles till transactions.
Childcare worker: uses numbers in daily routines and record-keeping.
Cleaning operative: measures products and follows timed schedules.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Maths Level 1: the next step up, covering more complex number work and problem-solving.
Functional Skills Maths Level 2: the qualification employers recognise as a GCSE maths equivalent, often required for apprenticeships and further training.
GCSE Maths: available at some centres if you want the traditional qualification route.
Vocational qualifications at Level 1 or 2: many courses require a maths qualification at Entry Level 3 or above as part of the programme.
