Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths in Rotherham. Classes run at Rotherham College. Daytime sessions run part-time over 18 weeks, so you can fit study around other commitments. This functional skills maths course covers everyday number skills: working with whole numbers, fractions, measures, and simple data. It's a recognised entry level functional skills maths qualification and a stepping stone toward Level 1 and Level 2 Functional Skills Maths, the GCSE maths alternative accepted by many employers and colleges. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Entry Level 3 is the right starting point and to plan your learning.
Who this course is for
The course is designed for entrants to roles in which they want to develop their skills, progression and/or career opportunities. Please see the RNN Group course website for further information and advice.
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 and use common measures, including length, weight, capacity, and time.
You'll interpret straightforward charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll solve practical maths problems using the skills above.
You'll check your answers and explain your working clearly.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions with a tutor. Assessment is by a written test set and marked by City and Guilds. You'll practise skills throughout the course before sitting the test. Your tutor will use your initial assessment to plan learning that suits your pace and starting point.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Rotherham College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Warehouse operative: many roles ask for basic maths skills
Care assistant: numeracy needed for medication and record-keeping
Retail assistant: handling cash, stock, and simple calculations
Catering assistant: measuring ingredients and portion control
Childcare worker: counting, recording, and basic data tasks
Administrator: working with figures, forms, and simple data
What you could study next
Level 1 Functional Skills Maths: the next step up, building on Entry Level 3 skills.
Level 2 Functional Skills Maths: the GCSE maths equivalent accepted by employers and further education colleges. Many job applications and training programmes ask for this level.
GCSE Mathematics: available at some colleges if you want the traditional qualification route.
