Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths in Woking. Classes run at Woking Adult Learning Centre, with two hours of tuition per week during the daytime. The course runs for 22 weeks, from January to July. You'll also be expected to do at least two hours of private study at home each week. This free functional skills maths course covers the practical maths skills used in everyday life and work. It's a recognised entry level functional skills maths qualification and a genuine GCSE maths alternative for adults who don't yet hold a grade 3 or above. City and Guilds Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 3) with certificate.
Who this course is for
You need to be 19 or over on the 31st of August 2025 and not have a grade A* - D / grade 9 - 3 GCSE in Maths. Entry Requirements You will need to complete an online initial assessment. This will help us place you on the correct course. Attendance You will be required to attend at least 90% of your classes. Should your attendance fall below this, your place on the course may be at risk. This is an academic course, and you must allow time for private study at home of at least 2 hours per week.
Entry requirements
You need to be 19 or over on the 31st of August 2025 and not have a grade A* D / grade 9 3 GCSE in Maths. Entry Requirements You will need to complete an online initial assessment. This will help us place you on the correct course. Attendance You will be required to attend at least 90% of your classes. Should your attendance fall below this, your place on the course may be at risk.
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages.
You'll read, interpret, and use simple charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll solve practical maths problems involving money, time, and measurement.
You'll use basic mathematical operations in everyday contexts.
You'll prepare for the City and Guilds Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths exam.
How you will learn
You'll attend weekly two-hour classes at Woking Adult Learning Centre, taught by a subject specialist tutor. Outside class, you'll be supported to study independently using the internet, Moodle, and BKSB. You'll need to attend at least 90% of your classes to keep your place. The course is assessed by a formal exam. You'll complete an online initial assessment before you start, so the centre can confirm Entry Level 3 is the right level for you.
What you will need to bring
Bring a ring binder or folder, lined paper, pens, and pencils. You'll also need access to a computer or laptop and a printer for home study. Woking Adult Learning Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: maths skills used daily at the till and with stock
Warehouse operative: counting, measuring, and checking quantities
Care assistant: calculating medication doses and recording observations
Catering assistant: weighing, measuring, and handling cash
Cleaner or facilities operative: reading schedules and recording hours
Childcare worker: tracking attendance and basic record-keeping
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 equivalent. Many employers and college courses ask for this level.
GCSE Maths: available at some adult learning centres if you want a traditional GCSE grade alongside or instead of Functional Skills.
