Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths in Scarborough
CostFree if you're eligible
Duration298 days
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start6 Sep 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding body
Free if you're 19 or over and don't have a GCSE grade 4 (C) or above in maths, whatever you earn. If you already have one, fees apply. Contact TEC Partnership for more info.
Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths in Scarborough. Evening maths classes run at Scarborough TEC, so you can fit study around work or other commitments. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you. The course covers everyday number skills: working with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages, plus using maths to solve practical problems. It runs part-time over approximately 10 months. This is a recognised gcse maths alternative for adults who need to demonstrate maths ability to employers or colleges.
Who this course is for
Adults
Entry requirements
https://www.scarboroughtec.ac.uk/
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 in everyday contexts.
You'll interpret and use percentages in practical situations.
You'll read and interpret data from tables, charts, and graphs.
You'll use basic measures, including length, weight, capacity, and time.
You'll apply maths to solve straightforward problems in real contexts.
How you will learn
Classes are delivered in a classroom at Scarborough TEC. You'll work through topics with a tutor and practise applying maths to everyday situations. Assessment is by a written external test set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. You must pass the test to earn the qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Scarborough TEC will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: many employers ask for maths at this level
Warehouse operative: stock counting and basic calculations required
Care assistant: medication records and measurements need number confidence
Catering assistant: portion control and till work use everyday maths
Receptionist: handling bookings, payments, and basic data entry
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 employers and colleges recognise as a GCSE maths equivalent. Many job roles and further education courses ask for this level.
GCSE Maths: available at some centres if you want a traditional GCSE grade alongside your Functional Skills progress.
