Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths in Ripon. Classes run at Ripon Community House Ripon. Daytime sessions run part-time over 18 weeks, making this a manageable option if you're fitting study around other commitments. You'll build practical maths skills covering number, measure, and handling data. This is an entry level functional skills maths course for adults who don't yet hold an Entry Level 3 or higher maths qualification. When employers ask for GCSE maths or a gcse maths alternative, a Functional Skills Maths Certificate is the recognised equivalent at Level 2, and this course is your starting point.
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 understand and use simple fractions and percentages in everyday contexts.
You'll read, measure, and record time, length, weight, and capacity.
You'll handle money and work out costs, change, and simple budgets.
You'll read and interpret simple charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll solve straightforward maths problems using the skills above.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Ripon Community House Ripon, with a tutor guiding sessions at a part-time daytime pace. Assessment is through a written external test set by City and Guilds. Before the test, you'll complete practice activities and tasks in class to build your skills and confidence with the material.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Ripon Community House Ripon will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: handling cash, stock counts, and pricing
Care assistant: recording measurements, medication amounts, and timesheets
Warehouse operative: counting, weighing, and checking stock
Catering assistant: measuring ingredients and managing portion sizes
Receptionist: managing bookings, times, and basic calculations
Childcare worker: tracking attendance and following routines with numbers
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 recognised as a GCSE maths equivalent by employers and colleges. Many job applications and further training courses ask for this level.
GCSE Maths: available through some adult education providers if you want a traditional GCSE grade.
