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Free Entry Level 3 Maths Course in Harrogate – Harrogate Civic Centre – Evening

CostFREE
Duration10 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level 3 Maths Course in Harrogate. Evening classes run at Harrogate Civic Centre, so you can fit study around your week. The course runs over 10 weeks and covers maths skills at Entry Level 3. There is no exam; you are assessed through coursework instead. You must not already hold an Entry Level 3 or higher maths qualification, and you need to be aged 19 or over.

Who this course is for

This course is for people who want to improve their Maths skills and gain a qualification in Maths without having to take an exam.You must not have a current Entry 3 level or higher qualification.

Entry requirements

To be eligible for funding for courses you must be over 19 years of age as at 31st August in the current academic year and not be an apprentice, further eligibility may be linked to where you live and we will check that at

What you will learn

  • You'll work with whole numbers, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
  • You'll handle money and calculate with everyday amounts.
  • You'll read and use simple fractions and percentages.
  • You'll measure length, weight, capacity, and temperature using common units.
  • You'll read and interpret simple charts, tables, and graphs.
  • You'll tell the time and work with dates and timetables.
  • You'll solve straightforward maths problems in everyday contexts.

How you will learn

Classes are held in the evening at Harrogate Civic Centre. You'll learn through classroom activities and practice tasks. Assessment is coursework based; there is no exam. Your progress is measured through the work you complete during the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Harrogate Civic Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Retail assistant: maths skills used daily for cash handling and stock
  • Warehouse operative: counting, measuring, and checking quantities
  • Care assistant: recording observations and calculating basic dosages
  • Catering assistant: weighing ingredients and handling till payments
  • Childcare worker: supporting numeracy activities with children
  • Administrator: handling invoices, data entry, and basic calculations

What you could study next

Once you have your Entry Level 3 maths certificate, the natural next step is Functional Skills Maths Level 1. After that, Functional Skills Maths Level 2 is the recognised equivalent to a GCSE maths pass at grade 4. Many employers ask for this level, and it is also required for entry to a range of further education and training programmes.

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