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Free Entry Level 3 Maths Course in Northallerton – Richmond Adult Learning and Skills Service – 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 Northallerton. Evening classes run at Richmond Adult Learning and Skills Service, so you can fit study around work or other commitments. The course runs over 10 weeks and covers maths skills at Entry Level 3. There's no exam; assessment is coursework-based. You must not already hold an Entry Level 3 or higher maths qualification to be eligible.

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 decimals in everyday contexts.
  • You'll read and use simple fractions.
  • You'll measure length, weight, capacity, and temperature using standard units.
  • You'll read and interpret simple charts, tables, and graphs.
  • You'll work with time, including reading timetables and calculating durations.
  • You'll solve practical maths problems set in real everyday situations.

How you will learn

Classes are held in a classroom setting on weekday evenings. You'll be assessed through coursework and portfolio tasks rather than a formal exam. There is no end-of-course exam for this qualification. You'll complete tasks and activities that show your maths skills across the topics covered. Before you start, you'll have an initial assessment to confirm Entry Level 3 is the right level for you.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Richmond Adult Learning and Skills Service will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Retail assistant - handling cash, stock counts, and basic calculations.
  • Care assistant - recording measurements, medication amounts, and daily logs.
  • Warehouse operative - checking quantities, weights, and delivery records.
  • Catering assistant - measuring ingredients and managing portion sizes.
  • Childcare worker - tracking attendance, ages, and activity planning.
  • Administrator - working with figures, schedules, and simple data.

What you could study next

Once you've completed this entry level maths qualification, a 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. Many employers and further education courses ask for Level 2 maths, so progressing through the levels opens up a wider range of jobs and training options.

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