Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths in Warrington. Classes run at Morthyng Vocational College Warrington. This is a full-time daytime functional skills maths course covering the number, measure, and data skills used in everyday life and work. The course runs for 75 hours. It sits one step below the GCSE maths alternative offered at Level 2, making it a solid starting point if an initial assessment places you here. You'll sit a City and Guilds assessment at the end.
Who this course is for
16-19
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, including adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing.
You'll use fractions and simple percentages in practical contexts.
You'll read and interpret straightforward charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll measure length, weight, capacity, and time using standard units.
You'll handle money calculations, including giving change and working out costs.
You'll solve straightforward problems using maths in everyday situations.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Morthyng Vocational College Warrington, with tutor-led sessions and practice tasks. Assessment is through a City and Guilds externally set and marked test. Your programme is individually planned in the first few weeks, based on your starting point and what you want to achieve.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Morthyng Vocational College Warrington 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 goods accurately.
Care assistant: uses maths for medication records and daily logs.
Catering assistant: measures ingredients and handles till transactions.
Cleaning operative: calculates quantities of materials and time schedules.
Childcare worker: supports number activities and records observations.
What you could study next
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 equivalent. Many employers and colleges ask for this level, and it opens the door to a wide range of further training.
GCSE Maths: available alongside Functional Skills at some centres if you want the traditional qualification route.
