Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths in Darlington. Classes run at Triage Darlington, part-time during the day. The course runs over 15 days, so you can fit study around other commitments. You'll build practical number skills: working with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percentages, and basic measures. This entry level functional skills maths course is a recognised step toward Level 1 and Level 2 Functional Skills, which is the GCSE maths equivalent accepted by many employers. You'll sit an assessment at the end.
Who this course is for
Functional Skills qualifications are intended to support learners as they seek to improve their literacy, numeracy and ICT skills. Achieving these qualifications should increase candidates’ confidence and motivation, and the skills they gain will be valuable in the workplace or in any further learning.
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
You'll use fractions and decimals in everyday contexts.
You'll calculate with money, time, and measurements.
You'll read and interpret simple charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll solve practical maths problems using the methods covered in class.
How you will learn
You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Triage Darlington. Learning is delivered in small, supported groups. At the end of the course, you'll take an NCFE assessment covering the skills from the qualification. You'll have an initial assessment before you start to confirm that Entry Level 3 is the right level for you. The centre will use it to plan your learning.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Triage Darlington will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: many employers ask for basic maths skills
Retail sales assistant: handling money and stock calculations
Warehouse operative: measuring, counting, and checking orders
Catering assistant: weighing, portioning, and basic numeracy
Childcare worker: recording observations and basic data
Cleaning operative: reading instructions and measuring quantities
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Level 1): the next step up, covering more complex number work and problem-solving.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Level 2): the GCSE maths alternative accepted by employers and colleges. Completing Level 2 opens doors to apprenticeships, further training, and many job applications that ask for GCSE maths or equivalent.
