Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths in Truro. Classes run at Truro Link Into Learning. Daytime sessions run part-time over 22 weeks, so you can fit study around other commitments. You'll cover the maths skills used in everyday life and work, from number and fractions to measurements and handling data. Entry Level 3 is the step before Level 1 on the route 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
This course is for learners wishing to improve their maths skills and gain a qualification in a supportive adult environment
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
You'll use fractions and percentages in practical contexts.
You'll read and interpret simple charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll work with money, time, and measurements.
You'll solve straightforward maths problems in everyday situations.
You'll build the maths foundation needed to progress to Level 1.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Truro Link Into Learning, with a tutor guiding sessions in a supportive adult environment. Assessment is by a formal written test set by City and Guilds. You'll also complete on-screen or paper-based tasks that test your ability to apply maths in real contexts. Your tutor will prepare you for the assessment throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Truro Link Into Learning will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: many roles expect basic numeracy for handling cash and stock.
Care assistant: care settings use maths for recording measurements and medication.
Warehouse operative: stock counting and basic calculations are part of the role.
Kitchen assistant: weights, measures, and portion control require everyday maths.
Cleaner or caretaker: reading instructions and measuring quantities is part of the job.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Maths Level 1: the next step up, covering more complex problem-solving and data handling.
Functional Skills Maths Level 2: the recognised GCSE maths alternative that many employers and colleges ask for. Completing Entry Level 3 puts you on the path toward this qualification.
Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English: if you want to work on both maths and English together.
