Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths in Northallerton. Classes run at Northallerton Adult Education, part-time during the day. The course runs over 18 weeks, giving you time to build at a manageable pace alongside other commitments. You'll work on the maths skills used in everyday life and work: numbers, calculations, fractions, decimals, and handling data. This is a recognised entry level functional skills maths qualification, and the level sits just below the GCSE maths equivalent that Functional Skills Level 2 provides. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Entry Level 3 is the right starting point for you.
Who this course is for
This course is for people who want to improve their Maths skills and who currently, do not hold a current Entry Level 3 or higher qualification
Entry requirements
To be eligible for funding for courses you must be over 19 years of age as at 31st August in the current academic year and not be an apprentice, further eligibility may be linked to where you live and we will check that at enrolment stage and may contact
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
You'll use fractions and decimals in practical, everyday contexts.
You'll read and interpret simple charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll handle money, time, and measurement in real situations.
You'll solve straightforward maths problems using more than one step.
You'll check and explain your working in a clear way.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Northallerton Adult Education, with a tutor guiding each session. Learning is practical and activity-based, covering the skills tested in the qualification. Assessment is by a formal written exam set by City and Guilds. Your tutor will prepare you for this throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Northallerton Adult Education will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: many employers ask for a maths qualification at this level
Retail sales assistant: handles cash, stock counts, and basic calculations
Warehouse operative: uses measurement, quantities, and data daily
Catering assistant: works with weights, portions, and stock
Classroom teaching assistant: supports pupils with numeracy tasks
Administrator: uses numbers in records, invoices, and scheduling
What you could study next
Functional Skills Maths Level 1: the next step up, covering more complex problem-solving and data handling.
Functional Skills Maths Level 2: the GCSE maths alternative recognised by employers and colleges. Many jobs and further training courses ask for this level.
GCSE Maths: available at some adult education centres if you want the traditional qualification route.
