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 number, measure, and handling data in practical, everyday contexts. The course runs for 75 hours. It sits one step below the GCSE maths equivalent level, making it a solid foundation before progressing to Level 1 or Level 2. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Entry Level 3 is the right starting point and to shape your programme.
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 understand and use simple fractions and percentages in everyday situations.
You'll read, measure, and compare lengths, weights, capacity, and temperature.
You'll tell the time and work with dates, money, and simple timetables.
You'll collect, sort, and represent data using lists, tables, and simple charts.
You'll interpret straightforward graphs and diagrams to draw basic conclusions.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Morthyng Vocational College Warrington. Learning is practical and task-based, applying maths to real everyday situations. Assessment is through a written test set and marked by NCFE. You'll need to pass both a non-calculator and a calculator paper to achieve the qualification.
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, change, and stock counts daily.
Warehouse operative: measures, weighs, and records goods accurately.
Care assistant: uses basic maths for medication records and timesheets.
Catering assistant: measures ingredients and manages portion sizes.
Cleaner or facilities operative: reads schedules and measures cleaning products.
Childcare assistant: tracks attendance and follows timed routines.
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 recognised GCSE maths alternative that many employers and colleges ask for. Completing Entry Level 3 puts you on the path toward this.
GCSE Maths: available at some centres for those who want the traditional qualification route.
