Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths in Stirling. Classes run at Triage Stirling. Daytime sessions run part-time over 11 days, making it manageable alongside other commitments. The course covers the maths skills used in everyday life and work: working with numbers, measures, and data. When employers ask for GCSE maths or equivalent, a functional skills maths qualification at Level 2 is the recognised alternative. This entry level functional skills maths course builds the foundation you need to progress toward that. No formal entry requirements. You'll complete an initial assessment so the centre can plan your learning at the right level.
Who this course is for
Residents of Sunderland
Entry requirements
Nor formal entry requirements
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 tables, charts, and graphs.
You'll use measures including length, weight, capacity, and time.
You'll handle money and work out basic costs.
You'll solve straightforward number problems in everyday contexts.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Triage Stirling, with a tutor working through topics at a manageable pace. Assessment is by a written test set and marked by NCFE. You'll sit the test when your tutor confirms you're ready. There are no formal entry requirements, but you'll have an initial assessment at the start so your learning can be planned at the right level for you.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Triage Stirling will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: handles cash, stock counts, and pricing daily.
Warehouse operative: measures, weights, and stock records required.
Care assistant: records, medication counts, and basic calculations involved.
Catering assistant: portion sizes, temperatures, and stock management.
Cleaner or facilities operative: quantities, timesheets, and basic records.
Admin assistant: data entry, spreadsheets, and numerical tasks.
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 recognised as a GCSE maths alternative by employers and colleges. Many jobs and further training courses ask for this level.
Once you hold Level 2, you can move into vocational qualifications in areas like health and social care, business administration, or construction that require a maths foundation.
