Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths in Liverpool. Classes run at The City of Liverpool College Clarence Street, with daytime sessions that fit around other commitments. This entry level functional skills maths course covers the core maths skills used in everyday life and work: working with numbers, measurements, and data. The course takes one year part-time. When employers ask for GCSE maths or equivalent, a functional skills maths qualification at Level 2 is the recognised alternative. Entry Level 3 is the step before Level 1. You'll sit an assessment at the start to confirm this is the right level for you.
Who this course is for
This is for learners who wish to gain Functional Skills Maths Entry Level 3
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, including adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing.
You'll understand and use simple fractions and percentages.
You'll read and interpret straightforward charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll use measures including length, weight, capacity, and time.
You'll handle money and work out basic costs and change.
You'll solve practical maths problems set in everyday contexts.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at The City of Liverpool College Clarence Street, working through practical maths tasks with tutor support. Assessment is through a written exam set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. You'll complete the exam when your tutor confirms you're ready.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. The City of Liverpool College Clarence Street will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: handling cash, stock counts, and basic calculations
Warehouse operative: measuring, weighing, and recording goods
Care assistant: recording observations and managing medication counts
Catering assistant: weighing ingredients and managing portion sizes
Cleaner or facilities operative: reading rotas, measuring cleaning products
Childcare worker: supporting numeracy activities with children
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 recognise as a GCSE maths alternative. Many jobs and further training courses ask for this level.
GCSE Maths: available at some colleges for learners who want a graded qualification after reaching Level 2.
