Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths in Scarborough. Evening classes run at Scarborough Adult Learning and Skills Service, so you can fit study around work or other commitments. The course runs for 18 weeks part-time. You'll build practical maths skills covering number, measure, and handling data. Functional Skills Maths Level 2 is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent, and this entry level functional skills maths course is the step that gets you ready to progress toward it. An initial assessment at enrolment confirms this is the right level 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 understand and use simple fractions and percentages in everyday contexts.
You'll read and interpret straightforward data presented in tables, charts, and diagrams.
You'll use measures including length, weight, capacity, and time.
You'll solve practical maths problems using the skills covered in the course.
You'll develop the number skills needed to progress to a Functional Skills Maths Level 1 or Level 2 qualification.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Scarborough Adult Learning and Skills Service, with a tutor guiding you through each topic. Assessment is through a written exam set by City and Guilds. There is no coursework portfolio for this qualification. Your tutor will prepare you for the exam throughout the 18 weeks.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Scarborough Adult Learning and Skills Service will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Warehouse operative: many employers ask for basic maths skills at entry level
Retail assistant: handling cash, stock counts, and simple calculations
Care assistant: numeracy used in medication, records, and daily tasks
Catering assistant: weights, measures, and portion calculations
Childcare worker: counting, recording, and practical number tasks
Receptionist or admin assistant: scheduling, data entry, and basic figures
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Level 1): the next step up from Entry Level 3, covering more complex number and data skills.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Level 2): the recognised GCSE maths equivalent. Many employers and colleges ask for this as a minimum. Completing Entry Level 3 puts you on the path toward it.
GCSE Maths: available at some adult learning centres if you want a traditional GCSE grade rather than a Functional Skills route.
