Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths in Sheffield. Classes run at The Sheffield College. Daytime sessions run part-time over one year, so you can fit study around other commitments. This entry level functional skills maths course covers everyday number skills: working with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percentages, and basic measures. It's the step before Level 1, building the maths foundation you need to progress toward a GCSE maths equivalent. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you.
Who this course is for
The Sheffield College is a thriving further education college situated in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. We have 4 main campuses across the city, including our City Campus, Hillsborough Campus, Olive Grove Campus and Peaks Campus. We offer a wide range of Apprenticeships, vocational courses, A Levels, professional courses and university level courses. Please go to our website www.sheffcol.ac.uk for full details.
Entry requirements
Please check our website for the most up-to-date entry requirement for this course.
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 calculate with money, time, and basic measures.
You'll read and interpret straightforward charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll solve practical maths problems using the methods covered in class.
You'll check your answers and explain your working clearly.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at The Sheffield College, working through topics with a tutor and practising problems individually and in small groups. Assessment is by a written exam set by Pearson Edexcel. You'll need to pass the exam to earn your certificate. Your tutor will prepare you with practice tasks and past-paper work throughout the year.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. The Sheffield College 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: recording measurements and handling medication records
Catering assistant: weighing, portioning, and till work
Cleaner or facilities operative: reading schedules and quantities
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 recognised GCSE maths alternative accepted by employers and colleges. Many apprenticeships and further education courses require it.
GCSE Mathematics: available at some colleges if you want the traditional qualification route after completing Functional Skills.
