Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths in Oldham. Classes run at Oldham Library & Lifelong Learning Centre, with daytime sessions over 30 weeks at a manageable part-time pace. This entry level functional skills maths course covers the core maths skills used in everyday life and work, from working with numbers and fractions to using measurements and handling data. It sits below GCSE level and is a recognised step toward Level 1 and Level 2 Functional Skills Maths, which is the GCSE maths equivalent. You'll sit an initial skills check first, so the centre can confirm this is the right level for you.
Who this course is for
Greater Manchester residents only. We offer a range of courses and qualifications to suit your needs and to help you gain skills to increase your employment prospects at a pace and time to suit you. You can improve your Maths skills and gain nationally recognised qualifications from Entry 1 up to Level 2. These qualifications can provide a stepping stone towards a Maths GCSE.
Entry requirements
Please visit the Lifelong Learning reception desk at Oldham Library, Greaves Street, Oldham OL1 1AL or contact us on 0161 770 8020 to arrange an initial discussion and skills check to assess your current level for any of our Maths courses.
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
You'll understand and use simple fractions and decimals.
You'll read, write, and compare numbers up to 1,000.
You'll use money, time, and measurement in practical contexts.
You'll collect and interpret simple data from tables, charts, and diagrams.
You'll solve straightforward problems using maths in everyday situations.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Oldham Library & Lifelong Learning Centre, with a tutor guiding you through each topic. Learning is hands-on and practical, working through exercises and problems in class. Assessment is by a written exam set by Pearson Edexcel. Your tutor will prepare you for this throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Oldham Library & Lifelong Learning Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: handling cash, change, and stock counts
Care assistant: recording measurements and basic calculations
Warehouse operative: working with quantities and delivery records
Catering assistant: using weights, measures, and portion sizes
Cleaner or facilities operative: following schedules and quantities
Admin assistant: reading data, completing forms, and basic figures
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Level 1): the next step up, building on Entry Level 3 skills and moving you closer to the GCSE maths equivalent.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Level 2): the recognised GCSE maths alternative, accepted by many employers and colleges. Oldham Library & Lifelong Learning Centre offers both, so you can progress through the levels at your own pace.
