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Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths in Scarborough – Scarborough Adult Learning and Skills Service

CostFREE
Duration18 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths in Scarborough. Classes run at Scarborough Adult Learning and Skills Service, part-time during the day, making it manageable alongside caring responsibilities or other commitments. Over 18 weeks, you'll build the maths skills needed for everyday life and work. This is an entry level functional skills maths course for anyone who does not yet hold an Entry Level 3 maths qualification or higher. You'll sit a City and Guilds assessment at the end.

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.
  • You'll read and interpret straightforward charts, tables, and graphs.
  • You'll handle money, including calculating costs and giving change.
  • You'll measure length, weight, capacity, and time in everyday contexts.
  • You'll solve practical maths problems you're likely to meet at work or at home.

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. Learning is hands-on and practical, using everyday examples. Assessment is through a City and Guilds external test. Before you start, you'll have an initial assessment to confirm that Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths is the right level for you, and to help plan your learning.

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

  • Care assistant: many employers ask for a maths qualification at this level.
  • Retail sales assistant: handling money and stock requires basic maths.
  • Warehouse operative: measuring, counting, and checking orders.
  • Catering assistant: weighing ingredients and managing portion sizes.
  • Childcare worker: supporting numeracy activities with children.
  • Administrator: working with figures, invoices, and simple data.

What you could study next

Once you have your Entry Level 3 certificate, the natural next step is Functional Skills Maths Level 1. After that, Functional Skills Maths Level 2 is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent, and the qualification many employers and colleges ask for. If you're aiming for a specific trade or professional course, Level 2 is often the entry requirement. Your tutor can advise on the right pace for you.

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